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  What it means

  “Every wagtail praises its own little tail.” The most common form of this proverb: everyone is their own biggest fan and tends to boast about their own qualities.

  English equivalent

  Every cook praises his own broth.

  Vocabulary

  • pliszka — wagtail (a small bird)
  • ogonek — little tail (diminutive)
  • chwalić — to praise

  Grammar note

  The diminutive 'ogonek' (from 'ogon') adds an affectionate or ironic tone. 'Swój' is a reflexive possessive.

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