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  What it means

  Literally “askew, at an angle.” Means not right, out of alignment, at odds with something — “at odds with,” “not quite right,” “skewed.” E.g. “być na bakier z prawem” — to be at odds with the law.

  Vocabulary

  • bakier — askew, at an angle (nautical term)

  Grammar note

  'Na bakier' uses the accusative after 'na'. Often: 'na bakier z czymś' (at odds with something).

  Cultural context

  A nautical term — a ship listing to one side. Entered everyday Polish to describe anything that's not quite straight or right.

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