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  What it means

  Literally “to tear cats.” Means to be constantly at each other’s throats — to quarrel endlessly, to be in a state of ongoing conflict with someone.

  Vocabulary

  • drzeć — to tear / to rip (imperfective)
  • koty — cats (accusative plural)

  Grammar note

  'Koty' is the accusative plural of 'kot' — direct object of 'drzeć'. Usually used with 'z kimś': 'drzeć z kimś koty' (to be at odds with someone).

  Cultural context

  The vivid image of tearing cats evokes the sound and fury of a vicious fight. A colourful way to describe a feud.

  Intermediate

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