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    What it means

    Literally “to clip (someone’s) wings.” Means to discourage someone or take away their enthusiasm/momentum.

    Vocabulary

    • podciąć — to undercut/clip
    • skrzydła — wings

    Grammar note

    Perfective verb + accusative plural.

    Intermediate

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