z pustego i Salomon nie naleje

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “Even Salomon won't pour (something) from an empty (cup)”.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /spusˈtɛ.ɡɔ i.saˈlɔ.mɔn ɲɛ.naˈlɛ.jɛ/
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Rhymes: -ɛjɛ

Proverb

z pustego i Salomon nie naleje

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

Further reading

z pustego i Salomon nie naleje in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
z pustego i Salomon nie naleje in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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