Золотые руки (Zolotye ruki)

Meaning: You're wonderfully skilled with your hands — a true master at making and fixing things.

Literally: Golden hands

Origin: Russian praise for anyone who can build or repair just about anything.

More Russian compliments & insults

Без царя в голове (Bez tsarya v golove) Foolish and reckless — with no one in charge upstairs.
Ты умница (ty umnitsa) You're bright, clever, and admirable — said warmly of someone who handles things well.
У тебя золотые руки (u tebya zolotye ruki) You're extraordinarily skilled — able to make or fix anything with your hands.

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