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Кто знает, какое есть Английское выражение сродное Русскому "сидеть с помытой шеей"?
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Date: 2009-09-30 01:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] svisha-kuzya.livejournal.com
what about ... A ti ymneya porovoza? Our father's favorite invention that I am desperately trying to stop using because it drives my husband nuts and my kid says "tu tu" every time I say it :)

Date: 2009-09-30 01:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] star-invention.livejournal.com
I would need to think about this one. I don't think 'wise guy' or 'smart Alec' fits here, but those were the once that came to mind first.

Date: 2009-09-30 02:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] star-invention.livejournal.com
BTW, it is not something dad came up with. It is well known Russian phrase, just like the one I posted above.

Date: 2009-09-30 03:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] svisha-kuzya.livejournal.com
really...I've never heard anyone else use it. Live and learn I guess. It is kind of funny how zach says choo choo every time I use it :)

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