dziadek płakał, jak sprzedawał

Polish

Etymology

Literally, grandfather cried when he sold. Based on the widespread Polish practice of importing used cars from Germany and other Western European countries, often bought from elderly residents. Implies that the previous owner had to sell the car below market value, and thus it can be expected to be a great deal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʑa.dɛk ˈpwa.kaw |ˈjak spʂɛˈda.vaw/
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Phrase

dziadek płakał, jak sprzedawał

  1. (idiomatic, humorous) stereotypical embellished sales pitch

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