konia z rzędem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, a horse with [its] tack [to someone].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔ.ɲa ˈzʐɛn.dɛm/
  • Syllabification: ko‧nia z‿rzę‧dem

Phrase

konia z rzędem

  1. (idiomatic) a million dollars, a king's ransom (of something very difficult and thus deserving of a high payment if completed) [with dative ‘to whom’]
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koń,‎ rząd.

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