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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