z pustego i Salomon nie naleje

Polish

Alternative forms

  • z próżnego i Salomon nie naleje

Etymology

Literally, “even Salomon won't pour [something] from an empty [cup]”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /s‿pusˈtɛ.ɡɔ i‿saˈlɔ.mɔn ɲɛ‿naˈlɛ.jɛ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Syllabification: z‿pus‧te‧go i‿Sa‧lo‧mon nie‿na‧le‧je

Proverb

z pustego i Salomon nie naleje

  1. (idiomatic) one needs the proper tools in order to complete a task
    Synonym: z piasku bicza nie ukręcisz

Further reading

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