денег куры не клюют
phrase
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[DYE-neyk KU-ry nye klyu-YUT]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.: chickens don't peck money)
~ to roll in money
Examples:
- У него денег куры не клюют.He rolles in money.
More explanations and examples here: Курам на смех
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