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  What it means

  Literally “in bunches,” this idiom is used to describe something that exists in huge quantities or is very common. It implies that the item is so abundant it can be bundled together rather than counted individually, similar to “a dime a dozen.” Poles often use it dismissively to describe things that have lost their value because there are too many of them.

  Vocabulary

  • pęczek — bunch / bundle (e.g., of radishes or herbs)
  • mnóstwo — plenty / a lot
  • tani — cheap

  Grammar note

  This phrase uses the accusative plural form of 'pęczek' (the diminutive of 'pęk'). The use of a diminutive here makes the quantity feel even more casual or insignificant.

  Cultural context

  The imagery comes from traditional open-air markets (targi) where vegetables like radishes or dill are sold in small bundles. It is a colorful, colloquial way to express abundance.

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