konia z rzędem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “a horse with [its] tack [to someone]”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔ.ɲa ˈzʐɛn.dɛm/
• Syllabification: ko‧nia z‿rzę‧dem

Phrase

konia z rzędem

1. (idiomatic) a million dollars, a king's ransom (of something very difficult and thus deserving of a high payment if completed) [with dative ‘to whom’]
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koń,‎ rząd.

Further reading

• konia z rzędem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• konia z rzędem in Polish dictionaries at PWN