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  What it means

  Literally “to butt in between the vodka and the snack.” To interfere in someone else’s conversation or business where you aren’t wanted. “To butt in.”

  Vocabulary

  • zakąska — snack / appetizer (usually for vodka)

  Grammar note

  'Między' + Accusative ('wódkę', 'zakąskę').

  Cultural context

  Refers to the sacred Polish ritual of having a small bite (pickle, herring) immediately after a shot of vodka.

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