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  What it means

  Literally “the first cats (thrown) over the fences.” Means the first attempt is often a failure or the hardest, but once it’s done, the rest will be easier. “The first step is the hardest.”

  Vocabulary

  • płoty — fences
  • koty — cats

  Grammar note

  Uses 'za' with the accusative plural of 'płot' indicating direction.

  Cultural context

  Used to encourage someone after a shaky first start at a new skill or project.

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