Na podwójnym gazie
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What it means
Literally “on double gas.” Means at double speed, with twice the energy — “at double speed,” “in overdrive,” “going full throttle.” Also colloquially means very drunk.
Vocabulary
- podwójny — double
- gaz — gas, accelerator
Grammar note
'Na podwójnym gazie' uses the locative of 'podwójny gaz' after 'na' — state/manner.
Cultural context
The double meaning (double speed and double drunk) mirrors 'na gazie' — both the driving and drinking senses are active.
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