Below, you will find some of the funniest, weirdest Polish idioms we have found. Want to know what they mean and how they translate to English? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n
Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n\n1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/a><\/h2>\n2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/a><\/h2>\n3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/a><\/h2>\n4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/a><\/h2>\n5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/a><\/h2>\n6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/a><\/h2>\n7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/a><\/h2>\n8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/a><\/h2>\n9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
![\"Monkey](\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gibbon-monkey-sitting-rock-gazing-with-mountains-pushkar-india-min-700x467.jpg\")
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
![\"Bread](\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-slices-bread-with-butter-knife-min-700x467.jpg\")
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beautiful-brown-horse-horse-drawn-carriage-green-meadow-min-700x467.jpg\")
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/a><\/h2>\n2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/a><\/h2>\n3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/a><\/h2>\n4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/a><\/h2>\n5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/a><\/h2>\n6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/a><\/h2>\n7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/a><\/h2>\n8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/a><\/h2>\n9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/a><\/h2>\n4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/a><\/h2>\n5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/a><\/h2>\n6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/a><\/h2>\n7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/a><\/h2>\n8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/a><\/h2>\n9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/a><\/h2>\n6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/a><\/h2>\n7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/a><\/h2>\n8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/a><\/h2>\n9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/a><\/h2>\n8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/a><\/h2>\n9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>1. Nie wywo\u0142uj wilka z lasu<\/em> – Don’t call the wolf from the forest.<\/h2>\nIf we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
If we stopped to think about the most dangerous things a person can do, calling a wolf from the forest would probably make the top 5.<\/p>\n
So, no matter where you are from or what language you speak, doing that would just be like tempting fate, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s exactly what this Polish idiom means: don\u2019t do that very risky (and highly unnecessary) thing! Just be like the Poles; don\u2019t tempt fate!<\/p>\n
<\/a>2. Nie m\u00f3j cyrk, nie moje ma\u0142py<\/em> – Not my circus, not my monkeys<\/h2>\nImagine you left your children with their grandparents for a rare weekend getaway. You\u2019re sunbathing by the pool when you see your friends\u2019 children running and shouting all over the place.<\/p>\n
Yes, you should probably do something, but you can\u2019t be bothered. Instead, you just look at your wife, you shrug, and you say: not my circus, not my monkeys, i.e., not my problem.<\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\nLearning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n
Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\nImagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\nSince you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\nThis might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\nHave you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n
When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n
Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\nPolish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n
We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n
Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\nI don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n
Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\nThis Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\nAre you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n
You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\nA few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n
Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSo, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n
\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n
Travel photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Learning Polish idioms can be a great opportunity to learn about Polish culture. So let\u2019s take that opportunity and talk about customs.<\/p>\n Of all the unique traditions that Poles have, eating open sandwiches is one of the most curious ones. The Polish sandwich, called kanapki<\/em>, dates back to medieval times, when hungry Poles would use a thick piece of bread as a plate and then eat it.<\/p>\n Imagine, then, that you are in a park in Krak\u00f3w eating a sandwich the British way, when you see that everyone around you is eating open kanapki<\/em>.<\/p>\n Since you really want to mingle, you can look at your friend and say: when among the crow, caw as the crows do<\/em>. Then you just take the top of both your sandwiches and put them away.<\/p>\n This might be one the most effective, though not the friendliest, Polish idioms. It\u2019s a curious little phrase that you can use to warn someone that what they\u2019ve just said is irrelevant or has no connection to the subject you are discussing.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so heartbroken!\u201d Have you ever tried to talk sense into someone who was too stubborn or arrogant to admit they were in the wrong? Then, you know the feeling.<\/p>\n When people are so caught up in their own mindset, talking to them can be as useless as throwing peas against a wall.<\/p>\n Polish idioms might be phrased differently from their English counterparts, but the situations in which they are used are definitely familiar!<\/p>\n Polish idioms can be a bit confounding. I mean, who would think that \u201croll with butter\u201d means easy? Isn\u2019t it more natural to say that something is \u201ca piece of cake\u201d?<\/p>\n Well, that\u2019s the thing. There isn\u2019t anything in the phrase \u201ca piece of cake\u201d that screams \u201ceasy\u201d either. It\u2019s just that we learnt to associate that phrase with a particular concept from a very early age.<\/p>\n We hope, one day, you will become so proficient in Polish that Polish idioms will come to you as easily as their English counterparts!<\/p>\n Food photo created by freepik – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n I don\u2019t know about you, but one of the most infuriating things for me is having my sleep interrupted by one of those fat, nosy flies that are so common on hot summer nights.<\/p>\n If, like me, you find passing flies annoying, imagine having one up your nose.<\/p>\n Now that <\/em>would be infuriating.<\/p>\n This Polish idiom is used to talk about things that make you really angry. So, what has a \u201cfly up my nose\u201d effect for you?<\/p>\n Are you one of those people who think that what is bound to happen will happen no matter what you do to prevent it? This Polish idiom will be super helpful, then!<\/p>\n You can use it every time someone warns you against trying something risky to make them see that our fate has already been decided.<\/p>\n Example:<\/p>\n \u201cPlease, stay close to the shore! The waves look dangerous today.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mom, what is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!\u201d<\/p>\n A few Polish idioms on this list can seem a bit odd, but you have to admit this one makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n Saying that something goes together like an ox and a carriage means that something is a terrible combination. You know, like a fist and a nose, or a child and a pair of scissors. They just don\u2019t match!<\/p>\n Animals photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n So, there you are. That\u2019s our list of weird, funny idioms that you should memorise before travelling to Poland or going to a party at your Polish friends\u2019 house.<\/p>\n Besides providing a fun way to acquire new vocabulary, Polish idioms will help you to communicate more naturally with Poles. If communication is your goal, we strongly suggest you take a private course with one of our native Polish teachers so you can continue learning about Polish colloquial expressions and how to use them in real conversations!<\/p>\n \u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Polish Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>3. Kiedy wszed\u0142e\u015b mi\u0119dzy wrony, musisz kraka\u0107 jak i one<\/em> – When among the crows, caw as the crows do<\/h2>\n
<\/a>4. Co ma piernik do wiatraka?<\/em> – What does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?<\/h2>\n
\n\u201cWell, at least your hair looks great today\u201d
\n\u201cWhat does gingerbread have to do with a windmill?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>5. Rzuca\u0107 grochem o \u015bcian\u0119<\/em> – Throwing peas against a wall<\/h2>\n
<\/a>6. Bu\u0142ka z mas\u0142em<\/em> – It\u2019s a roll with butter<\/h2>\n
<\/a>7. Mie\u0107 muchy w nosie <\/em>– Flies up your nose<\/h2>\n
<\/a>8. Co ma wisie\u0107, nie utonie<\/em> – What is supposed to hang, won\u2019t drown!<\/h2>\n
<\/a>9. Pasowa\u0107 jak w\u00f3\u0142 do karety<\/em> – This goes together like an ox and a carriage<\/h2>\n