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  What it means

  Literally “to come out in the wash.” This idiom suggests that the true nature of a person, the quality of a product, or the eventual success of a plan will only be revealed once it is actually put to use or tested by reality. It encourages a “wait and see” approach.

  Vocabulary

  • wyjść — to come out / exit
  • pranie — laundry / washing
  • prawda — truth

  Grammar note

  'Praniu' is the locative case of the gerund 'pranie'. The verb 'wyjść' is perfective, focusing on the final realization or result.

  Cultural context

  Just like a stain might only disappear (or be revealed!) after washing, Poles use this to remind others that theoretical plans often look different in practice.

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