B1 Collocation محايد

mieć coś do stracenia

to have something to lose

المعنى

Risk is involved in an action.

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خلفية ثقافية

The phrase is often linked to the 'Romantic' tradition in Poland, where heroes are defined by their willingness to risk everything for a cause. In Polish startups, 'mieć coś do stracenia' is often used to distinguish between founders and employees regarding their level of commitment. Polish gamers use this phrase during tournaments to signal a 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once) move. Used in 'drama' contexts to describe why an influencer might be afraid to respond to criticism.

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Use it as an Encouragement

If a friend is hesitating, say 'Co masz do stracenia?'. It's the most natural way to sound like a supportive native speaker.

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Watch the Preposition

Never use 'na' or 'dla'. It is always 'do' + stracenia.

المعنى

Risk is involved in an action.

🎯

Use it as an Encouragement

If a friend is hesitating, say 'Co masz do stracenia?'. It's the most natural way to sound like a supportive native speaker.

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Watch the Preposition

Never use 'na' or 'dla'. It is always 'do' + stracenia.

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The Power of 'Nic'

In Poland, 'nie mieć nic do stracenia' is often seen as a sign of a dangerous or very brave person. Use it with caution!

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the missing word in the correct form.

Nie mam nic do ________ (stracić).

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: stracenia

After 'do', we use the gerund form 'stracenia'.

Which sentence is correct?

You want to say that a famous actor risks his reputation.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: On ma dużo do stracenia.

'Stracenia' is the correct gerund for abstract loss like reputation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A team is losing 3-0 with 5 minutes left.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Nie mają nic do stracenia.

When you are already losing badly, you have no further risks to worry about.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

3 تمارين
Fill in the missing word in the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Nie mam nic do ________ (stracić).

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: stracenia

After 'do', we use the gerund form 'stracenia'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

You want to say that a famous actor risks his reputation.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: On ma dużo do stracenia.

'Stracenia' is the correct gerund for abstract loss like reputation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A team is losing 3-0 with 5 minutes left.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Nie mają nic do stracenia.

When you are already losing badly, you have no further risks to worry about.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

الأسئلة الشائعة

4 أسئلة

Yes, it's very common in sports and board games to describe the stakes.

It's a gerund (a verbal noun). It functions like a noun here.

'Wiele' is slightly more formal and literary, while 'dużo' is more common in daily speech.

No, you would say 'Mam do stracenia dużo pieniędzy'. The noun being risked usually comes before 'do stracenia' or is implied.

عبارات ذات صلة

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iść na całość

similar

To go all in / to go for broke.

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ryzykować głową

specialized form

To risk one's life/head.

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mieć czyste sumienie

contrast

To have a clear conscience.

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stawiać wszystko na jedną kartę

similar

To bet everything on one card.

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