Uderz w stół, a nożyce się odezwą
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What it means
Literally “strike the table, and the scissors will speak up.” Used when someone guiltily reacts to a general remark, proving they are the one at fault. “If the shoe fits, wear it.”
Vocabulary
- stół — table
- nożyce — scissors
Grammar note
Imperative 'uderz'.
Cultural context
A very popular proverb used when someone unintentionally 'outs' themselves.
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