Взять бога за бороду
English translation: To have Lady Luck on your side
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| 4 | To have Lady Luck on your side |
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| 3 | catch one's bluebird of happiness |
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To have Lady Luck on your side Explanation: Can be temporary (as in the song "Luck, Be a Lady Tonight", from Guys and Dolls) or permanent. |
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catch one's bluebird of happiness Explanation: ИЛИ: find bluebird of happiness And to this day, Homer still trying to catch the blue bird of happiness. Like us on Facebook! knowyourmeme.com/photos/861688-the-simpsons |
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