prawie robi wielką różnicę

Polish

Etymology

Literally, almost makes [a] big difference. Originally coined as an advertising slogan by the Polish Żywiec Brewery in 2005. Usually used as a reply to someone saying prawie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈpra.vjɛ ˈrɔ.bi ˈvjɛl.kɔw̃ ruʐˈɲi.t͡sɛ/, (careful speech) /ˈpra.vjɛ ˈrɔ.bi ˈvjɛl.kɔw̃ ruʐˈɲi.t͡sɛw̃/
  • Syllabification: pra‧wie ro‧bi wiel‧ką róż‧ni‧cę

Phrase

prawie robi wielką różnicę

  1. (idiomatic) almost doesn't count; close, but no cigar (used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite)