use a sledgehammer to crack a nut in Russian

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut in Russian is пали́ть из пу́шки по воробья́м.

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut in Russian

пали́ть из пу́шки по воробья́м

verb

Pronounced: palit iz pushki po vorobyam

(intransitive, Australia, Britain, New Zealand, idiomatic, informal) To use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action; to do something overzealously.

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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.

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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 "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut" in Russian?

"use a sledgehammer to crack a nut" in Russian is пали́ть из пу́шки по воробья́м.

How do you pronounce пали́ть из пу́шки по воробья́м?

"use a sledgehammer to crack a nut" in Russian is пали́ть из пу́шки по воробья́м, pronounced "palit iz pushki po vorobyam".

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