a u was Murzynów biją
Polish
Etymology
Derived from a popular joke of Russian origin, along the following lines:
- An American and a Russian meet at a bar. The Russian claims that the Soviet Union is a land of freedom. The American asks, "Can you publicly criticize the government?" The Russian goes silent. The American presses on: "Can you start your own business?" Again, no response. "Can you even move to a different country?" Finally, the Russian responds, "And you are lynching Negroes!"
See also: And you are lynching Negroes.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a u vas muˈʐɨ.nuv ˈbi.jɔw̃/
- Rhymes: -ijɔw̃
Phrase
a u was Murzynów biją
- (idiomatic, humorous) a stereotypical tu quoque response to criticism
Further reading
- a u was Murzynów biją in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- a u was Murzynów biją in Polish dictionaries at PWN