Dobra psu i mucha
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What it means
Even a fly is good for a dog. When one is hungry or desperate, even the smallest or most undesirable thing is welcome.
English equivalent
Beggars can't be choosers.
Vocabulary
- pies — dog
- mucha — fly
Grammar note
'Dobra psu' — dative 'psu' (to the dog) with the adjective 'dobra' (good, feminine agreeing with 'mucha').
Cultural context
A folk expression of the idea that need removes pickiness. Several extended variants exist (see related proverbs).
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