Russian Idioms - Prosperity, Fortune

English Russian Examples below To experience money troubles Сидеть на мели Yes Very many/much (usually about money) Куры не клюют Yes To live in grand style Жить на широкую ногу Yes To make both ends meet Сводить концы с концами No

 

Cидеть на мели
(seedyet' nah meelee)

Definition:

to experience money troubles;
to be at low-water mark

Example:

Он проиграл всё свое состояние и сейчас сидит на мели.

He has thrown all his money away in gambling and now he is pressed for money.

 

Куры не клюют
(koori nee kleeyoot)

Definition:

very many/much
(usually about money)

Example:

-- Мне неловко пить за ваш счет.
-- Не беспокойся, парень! У меня денег куры не клюют.

-- I don't like taking this drink from you.
-- Don't worry, guy! I've got money to burn.
 

Жить на широкую ногу
(zhit' nah shirokooyoo nogoo)

Definition:

to live in grand style

Example:

Он увидел, что его отец живёт на широкую ногу, сделавшись хозяином самой престижной в городе гостиницы.

He found his father living in style as the proprietor of the most prestigious hotel in the city.

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