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  What it means

  When there is fear, people turn to God. People remember religion most when they are in trouble or danger.

  English equivalent

  There are no atheists in foxholes.

  Vocabulary

  • trwoga — fear, dread, alarm
  • Bóg — God

  Grammar note

  'Do Boga' — genitive case after the preposition 'do'. The proverb is elliptical: the verb 'idzie się / ucieka się' is omitted.

  Cultural context

  Reflects the deep role of Catholicism in Polish culture and the tendency to seek divine help in moments of crisis.

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