Na tuziny
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What it means
Literally “by the dozens.” This idiom is used to describe something that occurs or is available in large, uncounted quantities. It implies that the items are so common they are almost mass-produced or unimportant individually.
Vocabulary
- tuzin — dozen (12)
- mnóstwo — plenty / a lot
Grammar note
'Na tuziny' uses the accusative plural of 'tuzin'. While 'tuzin' (12) is less common in modern math, it remains a staple in idiomatic Polish.
Cultural context
You might use this to describe someone who has "dozens" of ideas or a store that sells generic items "na tuziny."
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