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Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

//ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛ i‿ˈdja.bwu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/ | /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛw̃ i‿ˈdja.bwu ɔˈɡa.rɛk//
Polishproverb

Definitions

  1. 1.
    said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest; run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

Synonyms & related words

Etymology

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

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