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сходить на нет — meaning in English

skhodit na net

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English meaning

taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

сходить на нет is used for these senses in English:

taper (ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
taper off (idiomatic) To diminish or lessen gradually; to become or make smaller, slower, quieter, etc.

taper — full definition

verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
verb To decrease or reduce gradually.

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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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