ёлки зелёные!
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[YOL-kee zee-LYO-ny-ye]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.: firs green!)
euphemism for an obscene expression; exclamation, expresses surprise or disappointment
Examples:
- Ну ёлки зелёные, опять колесо спустило!Damn it, the tire has gone flat again!
More explanations and examples here: Ёлки зеленые!
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