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    What it means

    Literally “on hurrah / with a cheer.” Means rashly, impulsively, without thinking — charging ahead with enthusiasm but no plan. “Gung-ho,” “headlong,” “without thinking.”

    Vocabulary

    • hurra — hurrah, hooray

    Grammar note

    'Na hurra' uses the accusative after 'na' — manner of action.

    Cultural context

    The image of soldiers charging with a battle cry — brave but reckless. 'Polityka na hurra' — reckless, impulsive policy.

    Intermediate

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