Walking papers idiom meaning5/17/2023 ![]() ![]() How it’s pronounced: zatknut’ (kago ta) za poyas Somehow, a somewhat joking translation with the word ‘plate’ remained in the Russian language, instead of the more logical one. In a similar French expression, the word ‘assiette’ is used, which can mean both ‘mood, state, situation’ and ‘plate’. But what does embarrassment have to do with plates? The fact is, this phrase has been borrowed into the Russian Language from French. The phrase may be used when a situation you’ve never been in makes you feel weird or something embarrassing has happened. Meaning: If you feel ‘out of your own plate’ or out of your element, you feel uncomfortable, maybe even embarrassed. Similar English idiom: to be like a fish out of water, be out of one’s element Literal translation: to be not in one’s own plate How it’s pronounced: byt’ ne v svoyey tarelke Get your FREE trial of Uncovered Russian here. Serious about learning Russian? Make sure you join Uncovered Russian which will take even complete beginners to a solid intermediate level al by using the power of Story Learning. Here are some common hilarious Russian idioms, their literal translations, meanings, and English equivalents. At times, it’s so confusing that there’s no other way to express your frustration but to laugh! So, take a break and let these Russian idioms make you giggle for less stressful reasons. Learning Russian can be quite challenging. When it comes to Russian grammar, you can’t help but laugh at its complex rules and trying to get your head around all those declinations for each case. Speak like a native with these 51 Russian idioms and expressions translated into English. 22.7K Learning Russian stressing you out? “ Don’t rush the horses“, “the first pancake is always a blob”. ![]()
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