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POLISH PROVERBIAL PHRASE
TO RIDE THE RYGA
Submitter comment:
POLISH: JECHAC DO RYGI
THIS IS A POPULAR EXPRESSION MEANING THAT ONE WANTS TO
VOMIT. RYGA IS IN THE NORTH OF POLAND AND IT'S NECESSARY
CROSS STORMY WATER TO REACH IT, OFTEN RESULTING IN SEA-
SICKNESS. MY MOTHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND, AND THE
EXPRESSION IS USED IN OUR FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 11-27-1967