Na całość
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What it means
Literally “for the whole.” This is an idiom of commitment. When you go “na całość,” you are deciding to take a big risk, spend all your money, or put all your effort into one single goal. It’s the attitude of someone who refuses to do things halfway.
Vocabulary
- całość — the whole / entirety
- ryzykować — to risk
- wszystko — everything
Grammar note
'Na całość' uses the accusative case. It is often paired with the verb 'iść' (to go): "iść na całość."
Cultural context
This was the title of a very popular Polish game show in the 90s (based on 'Let's Make a Deal'), which helped cement the phrase in modern daily usage.
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