Під лежачий камінь вода не тече

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Explanation and use Під лежачий камінь вода не тече.

In English

Literal Translation: Under the lying stone water does not flow.
Real meaning: If a person makes no effort, he will make no progress, get nowhere (said when someone is inactive and does nothing toward attaining a goal or furthering some matter, etc).
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