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Ići niz dlaku

Meaning: To go smoothly and agreeably.

Language: Croatian

Literally: To go along the fur

Category: Animals

Origin: Stroking an animal's fur the natural way pictures things proceeding easily, without friction.

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  • Glavom kroz zid — To stubbornly attempt the impossible.
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  • Prodavati maglu — To peddle empty promises and con people.
  • Pasti s kruške — To be clueless and out of touch.

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