Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “A candle for the Lord and a candle-stump for the devil.”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛ i ˈdjab.wu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/
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  • Rhymes: -arɛk

Phrase

Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

  1. (idiomatic) Said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest.
    Synonym: wilk syty i owca cała

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