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  What it means

  “To the last drop of blood.” To fight, defend, or commit to something until death — the ultimate expression of total sacrifice and dedication.

  Vocabulary

  • ostatni — last
  • kropla — drop
  • krew — blood

  Grammar note

  'Do ostatniej kropli krwi' — double genitive: 'ostatniej kropli' (genitive of 'ostatnia kropla') and 'krwi' (genitive of 'krew') after 'kropli'.

  Cultural context

  A phrase with deep resonance in Polish history, given the country's many wars and uprisings. Found in patriotic poetry, songs, and speeches.

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