нужен, как собаке пятая нога
phrase
How to read (transcription):
[NU-zhen, kak sa-BA-kye PYA-ta-ya na-GA]
Translation / meaning:
describes unnecessary, needless, useless (≈ somebody needs it like a fish needs a bicycle)
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