чепуха на постном масле
Meaning: Complete and utter nonsense or rubbish.
Language: Russian
Literally: nonsense on lenten oil
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: The phrase combines the idea of nonsense with lenten (fasting) oil, a humble, cheap ingredient, creating an absurd image of worthless drivel.
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