Post #4700

• (Взять/брать) ноги в руки и (вперёд)! [vzyat'/ brat' no-gi v ru-ki i fpi-ryot] SLT: To take legs in hands (and forward). 😅Pretty weird, right? Meaning: To get a move on. Basically, to hurry up and start doing something! Origin: The etymology of this phrase is unclear, but I can assume it's related to the expression Взять (всё) в свои руки = to take control over something. This would imply the meaning: to take control of your leg movements and start moving faster. Example: • Наташа! Возьми ноги в руки и сбегай мне за рыбкой! Natasha! Get a move on and go get me some fish! 🔻So, next time you need to tell your friend to hurry up, try using Бери ноги в руки и вперёд! You'll sound like a true Russian speaker! Good luck with your studies!🤗 ▶️Держи себя в руках! ▶️Брать/ Взять #phraseology #spoken_Russian 😎RCRussian | Support | Boost