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  What it means

  Literally “to lie as if hired to do it.” Means to lie through one’s teeth, to lie shamelessly and constantly — as if you were being paid specifically to tell lies.

  Vocabulary

  • łgać — to lie / to fib (imperfective, slightly archaic)
  • najęty — hired / employed (past participle of 'nająć')

  Grammar note

  'Jak najęty' — the comparison uses a past passive participle. The image is of a professional liar hired for the job.

  Cultural context

  'Łgać' is a slightly old-fashioned word for lying, giving the phrase a colourful, folk flavour compared to the more neutral 'kłamać'.

  Intermediate

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