pod nosem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “under [one's] nose”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɔdˈnɔ.sɛm/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔsɛm

Adverb

pod nosem (not comparable)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ nos.
  2. (idiomatic) under one's breath (quietly and unclearly)
    Synonym: pod wąsem

Further reading
  • pod nosem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • pod nosem in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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