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  What it means

  Literally “through acquaintance.” Means to get something done, find a job, or buy something through personal connections or “pulling strings.”

  Vocabulary

  • znajomość — acquaintance; connection

  Grammar note

  'Po' + locative singular.

  Cultural context

  A crucial concept in Polish social life, especially during the communist era when 'connections' were often the only way to obtain goods.

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