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tread water in Russian

tread water in Russian is топта́ться на ме́сте.

tread water in Russian

топта́ться на ме́сте

verb

Pronounced: toptatsya na meste

(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.

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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 "tread water" in Russian?

"tread water" in Russian is топта́ться на ме́сте.

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"tread water" in Russian is топта́ться на ме́сте, pronounced "toptatsya na meste".

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