как об стенку горох

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Russian

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Etymology

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Literally, “like peas (bouncing) off the wall”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kak ɐp‿ˈsʲtʲenkʊ ɡɐˈrox]

Adverb

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как об сте́нку горо́х • (kak ob sténku goróx)

  1. (simile) (words) falling on deaf ears (said in irritation)
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