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  What it means

  Literally “to pour honey on the heart.” Means to say something soothing, comforting, or pleasing — words that warm the heart. “Music to one’s ears,” “balm for the soul.”

  Vocabulary

  • lać — to pour
  • miód — honey
  • serce — heart

  Grammar note

  'Na serce' uses the accusative of 'serce' after 'na' — direction (onto the heart).

  Cultural context

  Honey as the ultimate sweet, healing substance — pouring it on the heart is the image of perfect comfort.

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