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  What it means

  Literally “to be in Rome and not see the Pope.” Means to miss the most obvious or important thing when you’re right there — to overlook the main attraction.

  Vocabulary

  • Rzym — Rome
  • papież — Pope

  Grammar note

  'W Rzymie' is locative. 'Papieża' is genitive after negation ('nie widzieć' + genitive).

  Cultural context

  Reflects Poland's strong Catholic identity — the Pope is the ultimate symbol of what you shouldn't miss.

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