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  What it means

  Literally “a penny for your thoughts.” Used when someone is lost in thought and you want to know what they’re thinking. A direct equivalent of the English expression.

  Vocabulary

  • grosik — little penny (diminutive of 'grosz')
  • myśli — thoughts (plural of 'myśl')

  Grammar note

  'Za twoje myśli' uses the accusative after 'za' (for/in exchange for). 'Twoje' agrees with 'myśli' (feminine plural accusative).

  Cultural context

  The grosz is the smallest Polish currency unit — 1/100 of a złoty. The diminutive 'grosik' makes the offer sound even more token.

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