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  What it means

  Literally “when there’s fear, it’s to God.” Means people only turn to God (or ask for help) when they’re in trouble — “there are no atheists in foxholes.”

  Vocabulary

  • trwoga — fear, dread, alarm
  • Bóg — God

  Grammar note

  'Do Boga' uses the genitive of 'Bóg' after 'do' (to). The phrase is elliptical — the verb is omitted for punch.

  Cultural context

  A wry observation on Polish religiosity — faith tends to intensify in moments of crisis. Said with knowing irony.

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