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    What it means

    Literally “to fall on four paws.” Means to always manage to get out of a difficult situation safely or to land on one’s feet.

    Vocabulary

    • łapa — paw

    Grammar note

    Accusative plural 'łapy' after 'na'.

    Cultural context

    A common feline metaphor.

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