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    What it means

    Literally “a theater of one actor,” this idiom describes a situation where one person controls everything, does all the work, takes all the credit, or demands all the attention. It can be admiring, for someone who manages alone, or critical, for someone who shuts others out.

    Vocabulary

    • teatr — theater
    • jednego — of one / single (genitive)
    • aktor — actor

    Grammar note

    The genitive phrase 'jednego aktora' (of one actor) modifies 'teatr', a common Polish way to describe what something contains or is made of.

    Cultural context

    Polish media often use this phrase for politicians or managers who run institutions like their own private domains.

    Intermediate

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