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cry someone a river in Russian

cry someone a river in Russian is пла́каться в жиле́тку.

cry someone a river in Russian

пла́каться в жиле́тку
verb
Pronounced: plakatsya v zhiletku
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
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What is "cry someone a river" in Russian?

"cry someone a river" in Russian is пла́каться в жиле́тку.

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"cry someone a river" in Russian is пла́каться в жиле́тку, pronounced "plakatsya v zhiletku".

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