w pogotowiu

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “on standby”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /f‿pɔ.ɡɔˈtɔ.vju/
  • Rhymes: -ɔvju
  • Syllabification: w‿po‧go‧to‧wiu

Adverb

w pogotowiu (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) at the ready, on one's toes (ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation)
    Synonym: w gotowości

Further reading

  • w pogotowiu in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • w pogotowiu in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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