Żabi skok
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What it means
Literally “a frog’s jump.” This idiom refers to a very short distance. If something is “o żabi skok” from here, it means it is just around the corner or a tiny distance away. It can also describe a small, incremental progress in a project.
Vocabulary
- żaba — frog
- skok — jump / leap
- blisko — close / near
Grammar note
'Żabi' is an adjective derived from 'żaba'. It's often used with the preposition 'o' (o żabi skok).
Cultural context
It's a very cute and lighthearted way to give directions when you want to emphasize that someone doesn't have far to walk.
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