B1 · Intermedio
Capítulo 38
Idiomatic Expressions
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Reglas totales
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ejemplos
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min
Lo que aprenderás
Common Russian idioms and phrases. Understanding cultural context behind metaphors.
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Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)Idioms turn literal Russian into natural, colorful speech by using cultural metaphors instead of direct translations.
Ejemplos clave (2)
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My hands still don't reach this movie.
I still haven't gotten around to watching this movie.
Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)Consejos y trucos (1)
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The 'Break a Leg' Rule
Just like in English, some idioms sound violent but are positive. 'Ни пуха ни пера' is your best friend for exams.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)
Reglas en este capítulo (1)
Práctica rápida (3)
Correct the idiom in the sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
Он вешает мне макароны на уши.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Он вешает мне лапшу на уши.
Idioms are fixed. You must use 'лапша' (noodles), not 'макароны' or other pasta types.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'бить'.
Почему ты весь день ___ баклуши?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: бьёшь
Since the subject is 'ты', the verb 'бить' must be conjugated as 'бьёшь'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)
Which idiom means 'to have no time'?
Select the correct expression:
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Руки не доходят
'Руки не доходят' literally means 'hands don't reach,' signifying you haven't had time for a task.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modismos rusos: suena como un nativo (Идиомы)
Score: /3
Preguntas frecuentes (2)
It means to lie to someone, usually by telling them long, detailed, and false stories. Think of it as 'pulling someone's leg' but more about deception.
No, it's about time and tasks. You use it when you haven't had the chance to do something, like reply to a message or clean your room.
