A2 Idiom خنثی

Жить как у Христа за пазухой

жить как у христа за пазухой

To live in luxury

معنی

Living a very comfortable, safe life.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase reflects the deep-seated belief in 'Pokrov' (Protection), the idea that divine forces can physically shield a person from harm. Despite state atheism, this phrase remained popular because it described the life of the 'Nomenklatura' (elite) who had access to special stores and hospitals. In the 90s and 2000s, having a 'krysha' (roof/protection) from the mafia or police was a literal version of this idiom. In villages, the 'pazukha' is still a real concept for carrying small animals or keeping things warm, making the idiom feel very grounded.

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Use with 'чувствовать себя'

You can say 'чувствовать себя как у Христа за пазухой' to describe your internal feeling of safety, not just your lifestyle.

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Don't over-religiousize it

Russians use this phrase regardless of their faith. Don't worry about offending religious people or sounding too pious.

معنی

Living a very comfortable, safe life.

💡

Use with 'чувствовать себя'

You can say 'чувствовать себя как у Христа за пазухой' to describe your internal feeling of safety, not just your lifestyle.

⚠️

Don't over-religiousize it

Russians use this phrase regardless of their faith. Don't worry about offending religious people or sounding too pious.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

Она вышла замуж за доброго миллионера и теперь живёт как у ... за ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Христа, пазухой

The idiom requires the Genitive 'Христа' and the Instrumental 'пазухой'.

Which person is living 'как у Христа за пазухой'?

Выберите правильную ситуацию:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Маша живёт в богатой семье, где родители решают все её проблемы.

The idiom describes a life of total security and lack of worries.

Choose the best response for the dialogue.

— Как твой новый кот? — О, он спит на диване и ест только дорогую рыбу. Он ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: живёт как у Христа за пазухой

The description of the cat's life fits the idiom perfectly.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. جای خالی A2

Она вышла замуж за доброго миллионера и теперь живёт как у ... за ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Христа, пазухой

The idiom requires the Genitive 'Христа' and the Instrumental 'пазухой'.

Which person is living 'как у Христа за пазухой'? situation_matching A2

Выберите правильную ситуацию:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Маша живёт в богатой семье, где родители решают все её проблемы.

The idiom describes a life of total security and lack of worries.

Choose the best response for the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

— Как твой новый кот? — О, он спит на диване и ест только дорогую рыбу. Он ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: живёт как у Христа за пазухой

The description of the cat's life fits the idiom perfectly.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

2 سوال

No, it is considered a standard part of the Russian language and is not seen as blasphemous.

It's better for long-term situations, but you can use it for a vacation if you want to emphasize how incredibly well you were treated.

عبارات مرتبط

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Как сыр в масле кататься

synonym

To live in great luxury and wealth.

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Под крылышком

similar

Under someone's wing/protection.

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Как за каменной стеной

similar

Feeling completely safe behind someone's back.

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Горя не знать

builds on

To not know any grief or trouble.

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