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Learn how to say many common phrases that people use every day to introduce themselves

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Lesson LibraryIdioms and Proverbs

Idioms and Proverbs

Learn some famous Russian idioms and proverbs, their meanings, and origins.

10 Lessons • 25min

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1

Good Luck!

Learn a few Russian idioms that you might encounter during your visit to Russia

2 Minutes • Audio

2

Friend Indeed!

Learn a Russian idiom that, when translated, sounds almost exactly like its American counterpart

2 Minutes • Audio

3

Home, Sweet Home!

Learn how to say the Russian equivalent of "There's no place like home"

2 Minutes • Audio

4

Whatever Happens, Happens

Learn about the Russian phrase meaning, "Whatever happens, happens"

2 Minutes • Audio

5

No Pain, No Gain!

Learn a Russian idiom that you might encounter during your visit to Russia

2 Minutes • Audio

6

Better Late Than Never!

Learn how to form and use the Russian phrase meaning "Better late than never"

2 Minutes • Audio

7

Love is Blind!

Learn how to form and use the Russian phrase meaning "Love is blind"

2 Minutes • Audio

8

Live and Study!

Learn how to say the popular Russian phrase meaning, "Live and learn"

2 Minutes • Audio

9

Still Waters Run Deep

Learn how to use a Russian phrase to talk about things you might disapprove of or about actions that are surprising, but you have great admiration for the risk involved

2 Minutes • Audio

10

Every Dog Has His Day

Learn how to use a versatile Russian phrase to talk through your frustration when things aren't going your way, or to show your determination not to give up

2 Minutes • Audio