róg Amaltei

Meaning: An abundant and inexhaustible source of wealth or plenty.

Language: Polish

Literally: horn of Amalthea

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: In Greek mythology, Amalthea's horn was the source of endless food and bounty; this phrase names that magical vessel directly.

More idioms — Food & Drink

biała trucizna — Refined sugar, especially when consumed in excess, likened to an addictive and harmful su…
cud miód — Something delicious, wonderful, or excellent.
manna z nieba — An unexpected blessing or fortunate arrival of something greatly needed.
zimne nóżki — A cold dish of meat in aspic or jelly.
давать на чай — To give a tip or small payment to a service worker.
сушить сухари — To prepare oneself mentally and materially for imprisonment or arrest.

kupować kota w worku — To purchase something without examining it first, risking getting a poor deal.
zapadać się pod ziemię — To wish to disappear from shame or mortification.
na kolanie — Done quickly, crudely, or without proper care; improvised and shoddy.
utrzymać język za zębami — To keep silent and refrain from speaking.
papierek lakmusowy — A decisive test that reveals the true nature or quality of something.
nic a nic — Not at all; not in the slightest.

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