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  What it means

  Literally, this means “to have money like ice.” Figuratively, it describes having a very large amount of money. The comparison suggests abundance, as ice can be seen as plentiful and everywhere. Poles use this phrase informally when talking about someone rich or financially comfortable.

  Vocabulary

  • pieniądze — money
  • pieniędzy — money (genitive form)
  • lód — ice
  • jak — like, as

  Grammar note

  "Pieniędzy" is in the genitive plural, which is commonly used after verbs like "mieć" when emphasizing quantity. The structure "jak + genitive" creates a comparison meaning "as much as." "Lodu" is the genitive singular form of "lód."

  Cultural context

  This is an informal, expressive phrase. It is similar to English expressions like "to have money to burn." It is often used humorously or with exaggeration.

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