Podciąć skrzydła
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What it means
Literally “to clip (someone’s) wings.” Means to discourage someone or take away their enthusiasm/momentum.
Vocabulary
- podciąć — to undercut/clip
- skrzydła — wings
Grammar note
Perfective verb + accusative plural.
Intermediate
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