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  What it means

  Literally “sewn with thick thread.” Describes something clumsily disguised, poorly concealed, or transparently fake — a lie, a scheme, or a cover-up that is obvious to anyone paying attention.

  Vocabulary

  • grubymi — thick (instrumental plural adjective)
  • nićmi — threads (instrumental plural of 'nić')
  • szyty — sewn (past passive participle)

  Grammar note

  'Grubymi nićmi' is the instrumental plural, indicating the means — sewn *with* thick threads. 'Szyty' agrees with the masculine subject.

  Cultural context

  A tailoring metaphor — fine work uses thin thread that's invisible; thick thread shows the stitching clearly.

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