pod nosem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “under [one's] nose”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔd ˈnɔsɛm/

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Adverb

pod nosem (not comparable)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ nos.
2. (idiomatic) under one's breath (quietly and unclearly)

   Synonym: pod wąsem

Further reading

• pod nosem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• pod nosem in Polish dictionaries at PWN