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wait for the other shoe to drop in Russian

wait for the other shoe to drop in Russian is трепета́ть от стра́ха.

wait for the other shoe to drop in Russian

трепета́ть от стра́ха

verb

Pronounced: trepetat ot strakha

(idiomatic) To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable.

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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 "wait for the other shoe to drop" in Russian?

"wait for the other shoe to drop" in Russian is трепета́ть от стра́ха.

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"wait for the other shoe to drop" in Russian is трепета́ть от стра́ха, pronounced "trepetat ot strakha".

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