z palcem w nosie

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “with [a] finger up in [the] nose”. Compare French les doigts dans le nez.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈspal.t͡sɛm ˈvnɔ.ɕɛ/
Rhymes: -ɔɕɛ

Adverb

z palcem w nosie (not comparable)

(colloquial, idiomatic) hands down, like a knife through butter (with great ease and effectiveness)
Synonym: (vulgar) z palcem w dupie

Further reading

z palcem w nosie in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
z palcem w nosie in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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