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not the sharpest knife in the drawer in Russian

not the sharpest knife in the drawer in Russian is не бле́щет умо́м.

not the sharpest knife in the drawer in Russian

не бле́щет умо́м

noun

Pronounced: ne bleshchet umom

(humorous, euphemistic) Lacking in intelligence; dimwitted.

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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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What is "not the sharpest knife in the drawer" in Russian?

"not the sharpest knife in the drawer" in Russian is не бле́щет умо́м.

How do you pronounce не бле́щет умо́м?

"not the sharpest knife in the drawer" in Russian is не бле́щет умо́м, pronounced "ne bleshchet umom".

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