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Although a stake on the head of the Teshi

Proverbs and sayings

Phraseologism: Even a stake on the head of Tesi.

Meaning: About a stubborn, unpersuasive person (simply disapproved).

Origin: Phraseologism is originally Russian, acts as a figurative and playful characteristic of the strength, hardness of the head of a stubborn person: hew a stake - "sharpen a stick (stake) with an ax."

Random phraseology:

An offer you can't refuse.

Meaning:

1. About a valuable offer, a rare chance. 2. About a veiled ultimatum, that is, coercion to something under a hidden threat (ironic).

Origin:

From the novel "The Godfather" ("The Godfather", 1969) by the American writer Mario Puzo (1920-1999) about the customs and mores of the Sicilian mafia. Godfather's words: "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse."

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