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penny wise and pound foolish in Polish

penny wise and pound foolish in Polish is oszczędny, jeśli chodzi o małe kwoty, a rozrzutny w przypadku dużych sum.

penny wise and pound foolish in Polish

oszczędny, jeśli chodzi o małe kwoty, a rozrzutny w przypadku dużych sum

adj

(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"penny wise and pound foolish" in Polish is oszczędny, jeśli chodzi o małe kwoty, a rozrzutny w przypadku dużych sum.

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