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walk a tightrope in Russian

walk a tightrope in Russian is ходи́ть по ле́звию ножа́.

walk a tightrope in Russian

ходи́ть по ле́звию ножа́

verb

Pronounced: khodit po lezviyu nozha

(figuratively) To undertake a precarious course of action.

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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 "walk a tightrope" in Russian?

"walk a tightrope" in Russian is ходи́ть по ле́звию ножа́.

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"walk a tightrope" in Russian is ходи́ть по ле́звию ножа́, pronounced "khodit po lezviyu nozha".

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