No. 15,091 in Polish
rykoszet
"Rykoszet" in English means "ricochet," referring to a rebound or deflection, typically of a projectile off a surface.
In a sentence
Rykoszet uderzył w ścianę po odbiciu od tarczy.
The ricochet hit the wall after bouncing off the target.
In this sentence, 'rykoszet' is used to denote a physical ricochet, referring to the bounce or deflection of a projectile.
Decyzja miała rykoszet w postaci niezadowolenia pracowników.
The decision had a ricochet effect in the form of employee dissatisfaction.
Here, 'rykoszet' metaphorically describes unintended consequences or results of an action.
Podczas rozmowy na trudny temat padły rykoszety w postaci ostrych uwag.
During the conversation on a tough topic, ricochets occurred in the form of sharp remarks.
In this context, 'rykoszet' imagines the deflection as a metaphor for sharp remarks rebounding during communication.
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