разнести в пух и прах
phrase
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[raz-nees-TEE f puh ee prah]
Translation / meaning:
lit: to smash to dawn and dust
to win a victory over someone
More explanations and examples here: Камня на камне не оставить
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