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  What it means

  Literally “on the candlestick.” Means in the spotlight, in a prominent public position — “in the spotlight,” “in the public eye,” “on a pedestal.”

  Vocabulary

  • świecznik — candlestick, candelabra

  Grammar note

  'Na świeczniku' uses the locative of 'świecznik' after 'na' — position.

  Cultural context

  From the biblical image of a candle placed on a candlestick to give light to all — being 'na świeczniku' means being visible to everyone.

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