z piasku bicza nie ukręcisz

Polish

Etymology

Literally, you won't spin a whip out of sand.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /s ˈpjas.ku ˈbi.t͡ʂa ɲɛ ukˈrɛɲ.t͡ɕiʂ/
  • Rhymes: -ɛɲt͡ɕiʂ

Proverb

z piasku bicza nie ukręcisz

  1. (idiomatic) one needs the proper tools in order to complete a task
    Synonym: z pustego i Salomon nie naleje

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