Signification
Taking a very big risk
Contexte culturel
The idiom reflects the 'Haydut' (rebel) tradition where fighting for freedom meant a literal risk of beheading. Similar 'head' metaphors exist across the Balkans, showing a shared history of Ottoman influence. In the 90s post-communist era, this was used for the 'mutri' (mafia) risks, but now it's for tech startups.
Use for emphasis
Use this when you want to sound like a native who understands the gravity of a situation. It's much more impactful than just saying 'it's risky'.
Don't forget 'SI'
Without 'si', you are putting someone else's head in a bag, which is a crime, not an idiom!
Signification
Taking a very big risk
Use for emphasis
Use this when you want to sound like a native who understands the gravity of a situation. It's much more impactful than just saying 'it's risky'.
Don't forget 'SI'
Without 'si', you are putting someone else's head in a bag, which is a crime, not an idiom!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun and the definite article.
Той ___ слага главата в торба__.
The idiom requires the reflexive 'си' and the definite article '-та' for 'торбата'.
Which situation best fits the idiom?
Кога си слагаш главата в торбата?
The idiom is for high-stakes, dangerous risks.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
А: Ще кажа на шефа, че той греши. Б: Внимавай, ________!
This is the standard warning form of the idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesТой ___ слага главата в торба__.
The idiom requires the reflexive 'си' and the definite article '-та' for 'торбата'.
Кога си слагаш главата в торбата?
The idiom is for high-stakes, dangerous risks.
А: Ще кажа на шефа, че той греши. Б: Внимавай, ________!
This is the standard warning form of the idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is informal. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues you know well.
Better not. It sounds sarcastic if the risk is small, like choosing a movie.
Yes, you can say 'поемам голям риск' (I am taking a big risk).
Expressions liées
Играя си с огъня
similarPlaying with fire
Вадя кестените от огъня
similarPulling chestnuts out of the fire
На нож
contrastAt knife point / hostile
