ёлки-палки!
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[YOL-kee PAL-kee]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.: firs-sticks!)
euphemism for an obscene expression; exclamation, expresses surprise or disappointment
Examples:
- Ну ёлки-палки! Сколько можно уже!Damn! How long can this continue?!
More explanations and examples here: Ёлки зеленые!
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