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  What it means

  Literally “the scythe hit a stone.” It is used when someone who is usually tough, stubborn, or demanding finally meets a person just as difficult, or someone who will not back down. It is a clash between two equal opposing forces.

  Vocabulary

  • kosa — scythe
  • kamień — stone / rock
  • trafić — to hit / encounter

  Grammar note

  The preposition 'na' (onto) is followed by the accusative case 'kamień' because it describes the scythe "hitting" or moving onto the stone.

  Cultural context

  The image comes from traditional Polish farming: hitting a stone while mowing with a scythe would blunt the blade and stop the work, a sudden hard obstacle.

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