Russian proverb of the week
Шила в мешке не утаишь
With accent marks:
Ши́ла в мешке́ не утаи́шь.
Translation:
You can't hide an awl in a bag.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb is used to say that secrets always become known and all the lies eventually come out.
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Не плюй в колодец – пригодится водицы напиться
Do not spit in the well - you will need it when thirsty
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Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда
Without labor, you can not even catch a fish in the pond.
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Everything has its time.
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The eyes are scared, but the hands are doing.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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You can't help grief with tears.
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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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