Dobra psu i mucha
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What it means
Even a fly is good for a dog. When someone is hungry or desperate, even a small or unwanted thing is welcome.
English equivalent
Beggars can't be choosers.
Vocabulary
- pies — dog
- mucha — fly
Grammar note
'Dobra psu' has dative 'psu', to the dog, and 'dobra' agrees with the feminine noun 'mucha'.
Cultural context
A folk expression of the idea that need removes pickiness. It has several longer variants.
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