чёрт ногу сломит
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[chyort NO-gu SLO-meet]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.: the devil will break his leg)
(it’s) unclear, confusing or messy
~ сan’t make heads or tails
Examples:
- В квартире чёрт ногу сломит, грязь, пыль, все в штукатурке, краской воняет.In the apartment, there is a total mess: dirt, dust, everything is in plaster, it stinks of paint.
- В ваших рассуждениях чёрт ногу сломит.In your reasoning is extremely confusing.
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