B1 · Intermediário
Capítulo 38
Idiomatic Expressions
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Regras totais
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exemplos
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min
O que você vai aprender
Common Russian idioms and phrases. Understanding cultural context behind metaphors.
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Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)Idioms turn literal Russian into natural, colorful speech by using cultural metaphors instead of direct translations.
Exemplos-chave (2)
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Stop hanging noodles on my ears!
Stop lying to me!
Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)
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My hands still don't reach this movie.
I still haven't gotten around to watching this movie.
Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)Dicas e truques (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: Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)
Regras neste capítulo (1)
Prática rápida (3)
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: Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um 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: Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)
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: Expressões Idiomáticas Russas: Soe como um Nativo (Идиомы)
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Perguntas comuns (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.
