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Lived in Hungary for several years, but never heard this saying.

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Polish-Hungarian relations historically close??? Only since they both became part of the Soviet zone of influence, after World War II.

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Poland and Hungary were enemies for centuries! Until the Soviet Union brought the countries of Eastern Europe together.

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I wouldn't necessarily say so — they were on and off competitors but there is a well-known saying that "Hungary and Poland are like two brothers." Hungarian forces during WWII refused to take part in several campaigns against Poland despite their alliance with the Germans.

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