mądry Polak po szkodzie

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, [a] Pole [is] wise [only] after the damage [is done]. Known as early as the 16th century, when the proverb was referenced in a poem by Jan Kochanowski.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔn.drɘ ˈpɔ.lak pɔ ˈʂkɔ.d͡ʑɛ/
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  • Syllabification: mą‧dry Po‧lak po szko‧dzie

Proverb

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mądry Polak po szkodzie

  1. (idiomatic) hindsight is 20/20

Further reading

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