wziąć w łapę
Meaning: To take a bribe or to accept money corruptly.
Language: Polish
Literally: to take in the paw
Category: Animals
Origin: A vivid animal image suggesting grasping money in one's paw like a predator or creature of appetite; treats bribery as an animal instinct rather than a human transaction.
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- pijany jak świnia — Extremely intoxicated or drunk.
- ежовые рукавицы — Harsh, strict, or iron-fisted rule or discipline.
- надуться как мышь на крупу — To become angry or offended; to sulk or huff indignantly.
- метать бисер перед свиньями — To offer something precious or refined to someone incapable of appreciating it.
- отбросить копыта — To die, to kick the bucket.
- козёл отпущения — A person blamed or punished for the wrongs of others; a scapegoat.
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- wziąć na ambit — To challenge someone to prove their courage or honor; to call someone's bravery into ques…
- wziąć na bajer — To deceive someone or con them into believing something false.
- wziąć na barki — To assume responsibility for something or take on a burden.
- Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy — Not my problem; I'm not getting involved.
- Gdzie raki zimują — To be in serious trouble; to learn a harsh lesson.
- Musztarda po obiedzie — Too late to be of any use.
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