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procrustean bed in Russian

procrustean bed in Russian is прокрустово ло́же.

procrustean bed in Russian

прокрустово ло́же

noun

Pronounced: prokrustovo lozhe

An arbitrary standard, especially one that is forced upon people for the sake of conformity and involves the sacrifice of what is useful.

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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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"procrustean bed" in Russian is прокрустово ло́же.

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"procrustean bed" in Russian is прокрустово ло́же, pronounced "prokrustovo lozhe".

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