nosit dříví do lesa

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Czech

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Etymology

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Literally, to bring wood to the forest.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnosɪt ˈdr̝iːviː ˈdo‿lɛsa/
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Verb

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nosit dříví do lesa impf

  1. (idiomatic) to carry coals to Newcastle, to bring owls to Athens