учить орла летать

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Russian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to teach an eagle [how] to fly. Compare Czech neuč orla létat.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ʊˈt͡ɕitʲ ɐrˈɫa lʲɪˈtatʲ]

Verb[edit]

учи́ть орла́ лета́ть (učítʹ orlá letátʹimpf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic, usually negative) to teach grandma how to suck eggs

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