Z pustego i Salomon nie naleje
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What it means
Literally “Even Salomon cannot pour from an empty vessel.” Means you cannot get something out of nothing, often used regarding money or lack of resources. “You can’t get blood from a stone.”
Vocabulary
- pusty — empty
- nalać — to pour
Grammar note
Genitive 'pustego'.
Cultural context
Refers to King Solomon, noted for his wisdom, implying even the wisest person is limited by material reality.
Intermediate
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