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  What it means

  Literally “from a Saxon to a Leszczyński.” Describes a collection of things that are totally mismatched, inconsistent, or a chaotic mix of styles. “A hodgepodge.”

  Vocabulary

  • Sas — Saxon (King Augustus III)
  • Las — Abbreviation for King Stanisław Leszczyński

  Grammar note

  Historical reference to the two rival kings in 18th-century Poland.

  Cultural context

  Refers to a period of political chaos where Poland had two kings and two opposing factions.

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