Russian Expression · Advanced
откинуть макароны на дуршлаг
drain the pasta in a colander
Pronunciation: откинуть макароны на дуршлаг
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: drain the pasta in a colander.
Example
Откинь макароны на дуршлаг, сохранив немного воды.
Drain the pasta in a colander, saving a little water.
Practice tips
- Practice откинуть макароны на дуршлаг 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.