Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, a candle for the Lord and a candle-stump for the devil.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛ i ˈdja.bwu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/, (careful speech) /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛw̃ i ˈdja.bwu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/
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  • Syllabification: Pa‧nu Bo‧gu świecz‧kę i dia‧błu o‧ga‧rek

Proverb

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Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

  1. (idiomatic) said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest; run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
    Synonym: wilk syty i owca cała

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