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  What it means

  “The best rule – look at your neighbour’s cards.” A humorous, ironic proverb about cheating or taking advantage of others’ information. Often said tongue-in-cheek to mock dishonest behaviour.

  Vocabulary

  • zasada — rule, principle
  • patrzeć — to look, to watch
  • karty — cards (playing cards)
  • sąsiad — neighbour

  Grammar note

  'Patrz' is the imperative singular of 'patrzeć'. 'W karty' uses the accusative after 'patrzeć w' (to look at). 'Sąsiada' is the genitive of 'sąsiad'.

  Cultural context

  The proverb is ironic ; it mocks those who cheat rather than genuinely endorsing the behaviour.

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