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  What it means

  Literally “to hang and flutter,” this is a colloquial and somewhat dismissive way to say “I don’t care at all.” It paints a picture of something unimportant dangling in the wind, having no impact on the speaker. It is a colorful alternative to the more basic “nie obchodzi mnie to.”

  Vocabulary

  • wisieć — to hang (imperfective)
  • powiewać — to flutter / to wave in the wind
  • zwisać — to hang down (synonym)

  Grammar note

  This idiom is almost always used with the dative case to indicate who doesn't care (e.g., "To mi wisi"). The full phrase "wisi mi to i powiewa" is the standard idiomatic form.

  Cultural context

  While not vulgar, this expression is very informal. It is perfect for casual conversations with friends but should be avoided in formal or professional settings.

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