Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek
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Etymology
Literally, “a candle for the Lord and a candle-stump for the devil”.
Pronunciation
Proverb
Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek
- (idiomatic) said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest; run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
- Synonym: wilk syty i owca cała
Further reading
- Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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