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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Other Russian proverbs
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Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
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Who is talking about what, and a lousy one about the bath.
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A wolf is fed by his legs
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Что имеем – не храним, а потерявши – плачем
We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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When the job is done, you can go for a walk.
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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