цветёт и пахнет
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[tsvee-TYOT ee PAH-nyet]
Translation / meaning:
one blooms and smells (meaning somebody is feeling and looking good, and happy about themselves)
More explanations and examples here: Цветет и пахнет
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