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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

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