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  What it means

  Literally “to have in the back.” Means to have backing, connections, or protection from someone powerful — to have someone watching your back who can pull strings for you.

  Vocabulary

  • mieć — to have
  • plecy — back (plural)

  Grammar note

  'W plecy' uses the accusative after 'w'. The image is of having someone literally behind your back, protecting you.

  Cultural context

  A very Polish expression reflecting the importance of personal connections and patronage in Polish professional and social life.

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