nic a nic

Meaning: Not at all; not in the slightest.

Language: Polish

Literally: nothing and nothing

Category: The Absurd

Origin: Origin uncertain; the double negation emphasizes absolute negation.

More idioms — The Absurd

• pi razy oko — A rough, approximate measure with little precision; give or take.
• robić dobrą minę do złej gry — To grin and bear it; to pretend a bad situation is acceptable.
• wziąć z sufitu — To invent something without basis; to make something up or fabricate it.
• в долгах как в шелках — To be deeply and hopelessly in debt.
• ездить в Тулу со своим самоваром — To do something entirely pointless or unnecessary, bringing what is already abundant in t…
• сражаться с ветряными мельницами — To struggle against imaginary or futile enemies; to waste effort on impossible causes.

More Polish idioms

• mieć głowę na karku — To be sensible, intelligent, and capable of thinking for oneself.
• wyrzucić pieniądze w błoto — To waste money on something worthless or futile.
• trzymać buzię na kłódkę — To keep silent and not reveal a secret.
• prosty jak drut — Very easy or straightforward.
• dusza towarzystwa — The most entertaining or lively person at a gathering.
• policzyć na palcach jednej ręki — To be very few in number; countable on one hand.

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