krakowskim targiem
Appearance
Polish
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “by Cracovian market”. Probably from the perception that the people of Cracow are stingy and bargain to the end.
Pronunciation
[edit]Adverb
[edit]krakowskim targiem (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) by splitting the difference (by settling on an amount midway between the offer and the asking price)
- 2005 July 28, Stefan Leśniowski, “PREZES NA ZLECENIE”, in Gazeta Krakowska[1], "Polskapresse". Oddział "Prasa Krakowska":
- Prezes znalazł wyjście z sytuacji. Przegłosujemy wniosek, o zwrot kosztów jakie ponoszę w związku z pełnieniem tej funkcji. Prezes zażyczył sobie 1000 złotych miesięcznie. Potem krakowskim targiem zeszło na 800 złotych netto.
- The chairman has found a way out of the situation. We will vote on a motion, to reimburse me for the expenses I incur in connection with this function. The chairman demanded 1000 zlotys a month. Then, compromisingly, it came down to 800 zlotys net
- (idiomatic, by extension) by splitting the difference (by choosing an option or take a position roughly midway between two opposed alternatives)
Further reading
[edit]- krakowskim targiem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- krakowskim targiem in Polish dictionaries at PWN