днём с огнём (не найти, не сыщешь)
phrase
How to read (transcription):
[dnyom s ag-NYOM]
Translation:
(lit. – can’t find during the day time with fire/torch)
it’s very difficult or impossible to find something
Examples:
- Порядочных людей там днём с огнём не сыщешь.It is impossible to find honest and decent people there.
More explanations and examples here: Днём с огнём
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