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