Russian Expression · Advanced
слить лишнюю воду
drain off the excess water
Pronunciation: слить лишнюю воду
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: drain off the excess water.
Example
Слей лишнюю воду через сито.
Drain off the excess water through a sieve.
Practice tips
- Practice слить лишнюю воду out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian expression is for advanced-level learners.