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Наговорились как мёду напились
 
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Posted: 22 February 2011 05:23 PM   [ Ignore ]  
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Наговорились как мёду напились - what does it mean?

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If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.

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Posted: 23 February 2011 11:37 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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it means that a good converstaion is sweet like honey.

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chuvaK
Posted: 26 February 2011 01:01 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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This saying dates back to the old times of the ancient Rus’, when there were no strong alcoholic drinks such as vodka. But for holidays or feasts people used to make some low alcohol liquors based on honey. Honey actually improves the immune system very much, so those liquors vere not only tasty but also healthy.
Therefore, the saying compares a hearty conversation with drinking honey liquor, as it brings the same pleasure, relief and health profit.

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Маша
Posted: 28 February 2011 05:08 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Yea, the saying is all about a good conversation being similar to a light and sweet hop. By the way, we still drink “honey” - for pleasure or as a medicine. It’s actually called “nastoyka” (настойка) or “nalivka” (наливка).

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