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Polish
Etymology
Literally, “ hand washes hand”. Calque of Latin manus manum lavat by Seneca the Younger.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈrɛŋ.ka ˈrɛŋ.kɛ ˈmɘ.jɛ/, (careful speech) /ˈrɛŋ.ka ˈrɛŋ.kɛw̃ ˈmɘ.jɛ/
- Syllabification: rę‧ka rę‧kę my‧je
Proverb
ręka rękę myje
- (idiomatic) a group of people supports each other in dishonest dealings; (roughly) you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
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