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  What it means

  Literally “a shot into the ten,” this phrase refers to hitting the bullseye on a target. Figuratively, it means a perfect success, an excellent choice, or an idea that hits the mark exactly. You would use this when someone gives the perfect gift, suggests the best solution to a problem, or makes a brilliant business decision.

  Vocabulary

  • strzał — shot
  • dziesiątka — the number ten / bullseye
  • sukces — success
  • trafny — accurate / spot-on

  Grammar note

  The preposition 'w' (into) followed by 'dziesiątkę' (accusative) indicates the target of the motion. Polish often uses the noun form of a number (like 'dziesiątka') to refer to a specific object marked with that number.

  Cultural context

  This is a very positive, high-energy idiom. It is common in sports commentary but has moved into everyday life as a standard way to say "Great idea!" or "Spot on!"

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