плавать как топор

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Russian

Etymology

Literally, to float/swim like an axe.

Pronunciation

Verb

пла́вать как топо́р (plávatʹ kak topórimpf

  1. (simile, colloquial) to sink like a stone; to be unable to remain afloat (of an object in water)
  2. (simile, colloquial) to swim like a rock; be unable to swim (of a person)

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