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Meaning: Careless, thoughtless speech; whatever comes to mind without reflection or substance.

Language: Polish

Literally: whatever saliva brings to the tongue

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The image pictures words flowing from the mouth as naturally and thoughtlessly as saliva, without deliberation or meaningful content.

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