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    What it means

    A nautical command meaning “full speed ahead.” Used figuratively to mean going all out, pushing forward with full force and no hesitation.

    Vocabulary

    • cały — full / entire
    • naprzód — forward / ahead

    Grammar note

    Originally a ship's engine order. Used as an adverbial phrase or exclamation. 'Cała' agrees with an implied feminine noun (e.g., 'moc' — power).

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