"Niemiec płakał, jak sprzedawał" meaning in Polish

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Phrase

IPA: /ˈɲɛ.mjɛt͡s ˈpwa.kaw jak spʂɛˈda.vaw/
Rhymes: -avaw Etymology: Literally, “the German cried when he sold”. Based on the widespread Polish practice of importing used cars from Germany. Implies that the previous owner had to sell the car below market value, and thus it can be expected to be a great deal. Etymology templates: {{m-g|the German cried when he sold}} “the German cried when he sold”, {{lit|the German cried when he sold}} Literally, “the German cried when he sold” Head templates: {{head|pl|phrase|head=Niemiec płakał, jak sprzedawał}} Niemiec płakał, jak sprzedawał
  1. (idiomatic, humorous) stereotypical embellished sales pitch Tags: humorous, idiomatic Categories (topical): Automotive Related terms: dziadek płakał, jak sprzedawał
    Sense id: en-Niemiec_płakał,_jak_sprzedawał-pl-phrase-3L68zwIH

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