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  What it means

  “The scythe met the stone.” Someone used to getting their way has finally met a person or force they cannot overcome. The strong have met someone equally strong.

  English equivalent

  To meet one's match.

  Vocabulary

  • kosa — scythe
  • kamień — stone
  • trafić — to hit, to meet, to come across

  Grammar note

  'Na kamień' uses the accusative of 'kamień' after 'trafić na' (to come up against). The past tense 'trafiła' agrees with the feminine noun 'kosa'.

  Cultural context

  A scythe hitting a hidden stone in a field was a real problem for farmers. The blade could be damaged or ruined, so the image comes from farm life.

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