wziąć pod włos

Polish

Etymology

Literally, to take against [the] hair.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvʑɔɲt͡ɕ pɔd‿ˈvwɔs/
  • Syllabification: wziąć pod‿włos

Verb

wziąć pod włos pf (imperfective brać pod włos)

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to coax (to obtain something from someone by flattering their ambition)

Conjugation

Conjugation of wziąć pod włos: see wziąć.
adverb

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