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  What it means

  Literally “if you can’t do it, don’t push yourself onto the poster.” Means don’t seek the spotlight or volunteer for something you’re not capable of — don’t bite off more than you can chew in public.

  Vocabulary

  • potrafić — to be able to, to know how
  • pchać się — to push oneself, to shove in
  • afisz — poster, playbill

  Grammar note

  'Pchaj się' is the imperative of 'pchać się' (reflexive). 'Na afisz' uses the accusative of 'afisz' after 'na'.

  Cultural context

  The 'afisz' (theatre poster) evokes the world of performance — putting yourself on the bill when you have no talent.

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