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  What it means

  Literally “to knock down a horse.” To do something with enormous force or effort, or to achieve something very impressive. Can also describe eating or drinking a huge amount.

  Vocabulary

  • zwalić — to knock down (perfective)
  • koń — horse

  Grammar note

  Perfective verb. Accusative 'konia'.

  Cultural context

  The horse is a symbol of great strength in Polish culture, so knocking one down implies an extraordinary feat.

  Intermediate

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