mieć w garści

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Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to have in [one's] grip.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛd͡ʑ ˈvɡarɕ.t͡ɕi/
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  • Rhymes: -arɕt͡ɕi

Verb[edit]

mieć w garści impf

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to have in the palm of one's hand (to have control over)
    Synonyms: mieć haka, szachować, szantażować, trzymać w szachu
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mieć,‎ w,‎ garść.

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