prawda w oczy kole

Polish

Etymology

Literally, the truth pricks the eyes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈprav.da ˈvɔ.t͡ʂɘ ˈkɔ.lɛ/
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  • Syllabification: praw‧da w‿o‧czy ko‧le

Proverb

prawda w oczy kole

  1. (idiomatic) the truth hurts (unflattering but true opinion about someone is received badly by the person to whom it is addressed)

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