Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “a candle for the Lord and a candle-stump for the devil”.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛ i ˈdjab.wu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/
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Rhymes: -arɛk

Proverb

Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

(idiomatic) said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest; run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
Synonym: wilk syty i owca cała

Further reading

Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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