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  What it means

  Colloquial/slang. Means to go all out, act aggressively or recklessly, without restraint — “to go hard,” “to go beast mode.” Often used among younger speakers.

  Vocabulary

  • iść — to go
  • bandos — slang: thug, gangster (from 'bandyta')

  Grammar note

  'Na bandos' — 'bandos' is accusative after 'na', used adverbially to describe manner.

  Cultural context

  Urban slang, popularised through Polish hip-hop culture. 'Bandos' derives from 'bandyta' (bandit/thug).

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