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good tsar, bad boyars in Russian

good tsar, bad boyars in Russian is царь хороший, бояре плохие.

good tsar, bad boyars in Russian

царь хороший, бояре плохие

phrase

Pronounced: tsar khoroshiy, boyare plokhiye

(figurative) used to criticize situations in which high-ranking authorities disclaim responsibility for their policies and activities

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"good tsar, bad boyars" in Russian is царь хороший, бояре плохие.

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"good tsar, bad boyars" in Russian is царь хороший, бояре плохие, pronounced "tsar khoroshiy, boyare plokhiye".

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