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  What it means

  Literally “to be on ‘pan brat’ terms.” Means to be on very familiar, friendly terms with someone — to be thick as thieves or buddy-buddy. Used with ‘z kimś’: “być za pan brat z kimś.”

  Vocabulary

  • pan — sir / mister (formal address)
  • brat — brother

  Grammar note

  An indeclinable fixed phrase used as a predicate. The paradox of 'pan' (formal) + 'brat' (intimate) creates the sense of forced or excessive familiarity.

  Cultural context

  Can be neutral (they're close friends) or slightly ironic (they're suspiciously cozy).

  Intermediate

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