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  What it means

  “The devil’s mill / a Ferris wheel.” Literally refers to a Ferris wheel, but figuratively describes a chaotic, relentless cycle of events that spins out of control — a whirlwind of activity or trouble.

  Vocabulary

  • diabelski — devilish, diabolical
  • młyn — mill; Ferris wheel (colloquial)

  Grammar note

  Masculine noun phrase. 'Diabelski' is a masculine adjective agreeing with 'młyn'.

  Cultural context

  The Ferris wheel is called 'diabelski młyn' in Polish — the devil's mill — because of its spinning motion. The figurative use extends this to any chaotic spinning situation.

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