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  What it means

  A nautical command meaning “full reverse.” Used figuratively to mean backing out completely, reversing course, or doing a total U-turn on a decision.

  Vocabulary

  • cały — full / entire
  • wstecz — backward / in reverse

  Grammar note

  Mirror image of 'cała naprzód.' Used as an exclamation or adverbial phrase.

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