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  What it means

  Literally “to go to the devils.” Means to go to hell, to go to ruin — used to dismiss someone angrily or to describe something falling apart completely.

  Vocabulary

  • iść — to go
  • diabły — devils (accusative plural of 'diabeł')

  Grammar note

  'W diabły' uses the accusative after 'w'. Often used as an imperative: 'idź w diabły!' (go to hell!).

  Cultural context

  A milder alternative to stronger curses. Sending someone to the devils rather than somewhere more anatomical.

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