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klin se klinom izbija

клин се клином избија

klȉn se klȉnom ìzbījā · /klîn se klînom ǐzbiːjaː/

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PHRASE
  1. a problem is cured with more of what caused it; one nail drives out another; fight fire with fire
    Ostavila te je? Klin se klinom izbija, nađi novu devojku. — She left you? Find someone new to help you get over her.
    Boli te glava od sinoć? Klin se klinom izbija. — Head hurting after last night? Hair of the dog.

Often said jokingly about a new romance after a breakup or about curing a hangover with a drink.

AI Updated 10 October 2026