dusza towarzystwa

Meaning: The most entertaining or lively person at a gathering.

Literally: Soul of society

Example: “Babcia była duszą towarzystwa na każdym weselu.” — Grandma was the life of the party at every wedding.

English equivalent: The life of the party

Equivalents in other languages

French: Un boute-en-train Literally: A put-in-motion
English: the life of the party

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Origin: The soul is what animates a body, so the soul of the company is the person who brings a gathering to life. The phrase is like English "the life and soul of the party" and has no particular story behind it.

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