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read someone the riot act in Russian

read someone the riot act in Russian is [[устро́ить]] головомойку.

read someone the riot act in Russian

[[устро́ить]] головомойку

verb

Pronounced: [[ustroit]] golovomoyku

(idiomatic) To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.

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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 "read someone the riot act" in Russian?

"read someone the riot act" in Russian is [[устро́ить]] головомойку.

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"read someone the riot act" in Russian is [[устро́ить]] головомойку, pronounced "[[ustroit]] golovomoyku".

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