чистой воды

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Russian

Топа́з чи́стой воды́ (1)

Etymology

Literally, of pure water.

Pronunciation

Adjective

чи́стой воды́ (čístoj vodý) (superlative чисте́йшей воды́)

  1. (gemstone trade) first water (of the purest transparency and colour/color)
    Synonym: чисте́йшей воды́ (čistéjšej vodý)
  2. (figuratively, colloquial) pure, patent, complete
    Synonym: чисте́йшей воды́ (čistéjšej vodý)
    Э́то бред чи́стой воды́.Éto bred čístoj vodý.That's pure nonsense.
    Э́то чи́стой воды́ враньё.Éto čístoj vodý vranʹjó.That's a complete lie.