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slippery as an eel in Russian

slippery as an eel in Russian is ско́льзкий как у́горь.

slippery as an eel in Russian

ско́льзкий как у́горь

adj

Pronounced: skolzkiy kak ugor

(idiomatic, simile, colloquial) Very crafty or cunning.

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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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"slippery as an eel" in Russian is ско́льзкий как у́горь.

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"slippery as an eel" in Russian is ско́льзкий как у́горь, pronounced "skolzkiy kak ugor".

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