ręka rękę myje

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Polish[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, [the] hand washes [the other] hand. Calque of Latin manus manum lavat by Seneca the Younger.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛŋ.ka ˈrɛŋ.kɛ ˈmɨ.jɛ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɨjɛ

Proverb[edit]

ręka rękę myje

  1. (idiomatic) a group of people supports each other in dishonest dealings; (roughly) you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

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