And what the hell is the meaning. Full version of the saying
"You never know?" - this is what they say when they are not sure of the success of the enterprise, but at the same time they hope for a miracle. Today we will look at the meaning of the epic phraseological unit, its synonyms, and also why the devil, and not God, deals with miracles.
Meaning
No one will argue that life is changeable, and this is its main advantage. For example, a person was poor, became rich, or, conversely, suddenly became poor and began to value money again. Life is pretty scary thing, but fascinating. For example, a person is bored, and suddenly he has a pressing problem that needs to be solved immediately, and there is no time for longing for world culture. All these events are gathered under its wing by the saying “what the hell is not joking.”
No one knows what lies ahead, but from the unknown you can learn both bad and good meanings. While there is no definitive answer, anything is possible. Therefore, it is worth trying, moving forward, conquering peaks. In other words, the phraseological unit is quite life-affirming. In general, the phrase “maybe” is better than the sentence “never.”
Full version of the saying
There are quite interest Ask: Why in the saying “what the hell doesn’t joke” the devil works miracles? After all, it would seem that the heavenly office should be in charge of a miracle, but in in this case there is a mistake. One can, for example, assume that God does not deal with such petty human affairs and entrusts this matter to the devil, so as not to waste time on it himself. It is not known what exactly the Almighty is doing, at least in currently. But everything turns out to be simpler. And the full version will convince us of this. “What the hell isn’t joking while God sleeps.” It’s a shame that the time of appearance of the phraseological unit cannot be determined.
The devil in the saying turns out to be atypical: for some reason he helps people when God is not looking. Probably the whole point is that his help is always double-edged: some people get what they wanted, while others suffer. For example, someone asks for help and money, but the person knows for sure that he will not repay the debt. Accordingly, the devil will undertake such work, because it will one way or another increase suffering in the world. Or maybe the devil is Robin Hood, who preaches that the poor should be helped, and the rich should suffer. One theory is better than another, you don’t even want to stop, but you have to, it’s time to move on to words and phrases that can replace the phraseological unit “what the hell is not joking.”
Semantic synonyms
Of course, by replacing a speech pattern, we will lose something irrevocably. But sometimes the almighty context requires it, and in general, folk sayings- this is great, but not always appropriate. Therefore, a list of synonyms will come in handy. Here he is:
- things happen;
- everything is possible;
- nothing is impossible;
- incredible, but it can happen.
Enough, perhaps. Some expressions are slightly awkward. If the reader can outdo us in wit, then we will gladly give him the palm in this difficult matter. And an interesting example awaits us.
Writer or journalist - that is the question
After we have mastered the phraseology “what the hell is it” (the meaning has already been revealed) on the first try, all that remains is to come up with some memorable example. Let's take an aspiring writer who, through a misunderstanding, works for a newspaper. He writes about all sorts of broken pipes in house No. 6 on the street, but he thinks, of course, about how things will become Nobel laureate. In short, he dreams of becoming a Russian Faulkner (photo American classic attached).
And here's the case - literary competition. And the journalist is in doubt: should he send his novel or not? And then he meets a friend, he shares his worries with him. And he told him:
So what do you have to lose? Who knows, maybe you’ll win a prize, quit writing articles, and live like a human being! And there, perhaps, you will become famous writer, part of the Moscow bohemia. With all that it implies: an apartment, a car, beautiful women!
You're daydreaming, I see. But you're right. If I don't try, I will regret it all my life. But I will still leave the newspaper and become a free artist.
Moral: it doesn’t matter who exactly helps, the main thing is that the person himself tries. Of course, it is more pleasant to see the handwriting of God in fate than the grin of the devil, but you can reassure yourself that the devil is not Satan after all.
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Razg. Express Anything can happen, can happen, can happen. About the admissibility, the possibility of the unexpected. I thought they would notice, appreciate it, and promote him to the region. In the experience of the Korshunovites, it’s a victory for the entire region... Who the hell isn’t joking?(V. Tendryakov. Tight knot). Phrasebook Russian literary language. - M.: Astrel, AST A. I. Fedorov 2008
Meanings in other dictionaries
What makes you happy and what makes you rich
Outdated Absolutely everything that anyone has. Friends, sorry! I bequeath to you everything that I am happy with and that I am rich in (Pushkin. Will of K [Yuchelbecker]). Phraseological dictionary of the Russian literary language. - M.: Astrel, AST A. I. Fedorov 2008 ...
Than the light
Razg. Express At dawn, very early. And Tikhon Ilyich went home early, on a cold, foggy morning, when there was still the smell of wet barn floors and smoke, the roosters were sleepily crowing in the village hidden by the fog, the dogs were sleeping (Bunin. Village). Phraseological dictionary of the Russian literary language. - M.: Astrel, AST A. I. Fedorov 2008 ...
a traveling mood
who. Joking. Someone is ready to leave when all thoughts are already about the road ahead. - Rat turned away: her lips were not yet painted. Or maybe she's already given up on it? And anyway, why charm us, because tomorrow or the day after tomorrow she will be in Moscow, but there... Although she has been in a suitcase mood for two years, she has smeared her lips (I. Nenarokov. Last Chance). Phraseological dictionary of Russian...
You never know. Someone who isn't funny will make a joke, but he won't make a joke.
Cm.
PAST - FUTURE
You never know (when God sleeps).
Cm.
TRUE - VALUE
You never know. I wish I could joke with my brother.
Cm.
LAUGHTER - JOKE - FUN
It's not exactly the hour. Anything can happen. What good. You never know.
Cm.
HAPPINESS IS LUCK
- - not at all, why! Wed. And you are still doing your nonsense! Still not used to it? - “What the hell... I’ve been fishing all day in the morning... something’s bad today, I’m not catching.” B.R. Chekhov. Daughter of Albion. See nonsense...
- - Roughly-simple. 1. Expressing strong dissatisfaction with someone or something. Someone knocked on the door. “still there,” he thought and shouted: “Who else is there?” . 2...
- - See ROSE -...
- - why the hell I adv. circumstances acceleration-decrease targets 1. Why? For what purpose?; why I 1. . 2. For what purpose? For what? For what?; why I 2.. II predic. up-down An evaluative characterization of something as unnecessary...
Dictionary Efremova
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Russian orthographic dictionary
- - it is said when there is fear of something bad, in general about the unexpected, but possible Wed. I’ll take a walk along the blessed coastline, play roulette, who knows, I’ll win about thirty thousand francs... P. Boborykin. On the damage. 2, 21...
Mikhelson Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary
- “Who the hell is he kidding,” they say when there is a fear of something bad, in general, about the unexpected, but possible. Wed. I’ll take a walk along the blessed coastline, play roulette, God knows, I’ll win about thirty thousand francs...
Michelson Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary (orig. orf.)
- - Roughly-simple. Why? What for. - Don't get excited. Take a better look at the bay - do you see the plane? He is waiting for you. - this plane is for me...
Phraseological Dictionary of the Russian Literary Language
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IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
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IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
- - A nekoshny will make a joke - but he won’t make a joke. See PAST - FUTURE You never know. See TRUE - VALUE I wish I could joke with my brother. See LAUGHTER - JOKE - FUN The hour is not even. Anything can happen. What good...
IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
- - See Grief -...
IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
- - Damn, damn, play and give it back again...
IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
- - Kar. Disapproved Same as what the hell. SRGK 1, 465...
Big dictionary Russian sayings
- - about someone who jokes stupidly, unsuccessfully tries to make a joke...
Dictionary of Russian argot
- - adverb, number of synonyms: 4 why the devil, why the devil, why the hell...
Synonym dictionary
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Who the hell is kidding? From the diary
From the book Touching Idols author Katanyan Vasily VasilievichWhat the hell is not joking From the diary While working on the notes, I sometimes looked into my diaries, looking for a date, then a name, but, of course, instead of what I was looking for, I always came across something else that stopped my attention. And so this chapter of small curiosities came together and
Dr. Goebbels jokes
From the author's bookDr. Goebbels jokes While the negotiations at the disarmament conference dragged on slowly and monotonously, almost every day brought something sensational to our delegation at the Carlton Park Hotel. The Geneva conference was the most significant international conference up to that time
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From the book Myths of the Russian People author Levkievskaya Elena EvgenievnaThe Devil The Devil is the most mysterious among all mythological characters. It should be noted that the devil is in folk beliefs- is an independent character that has nothing to do with the devil or Satan - images that came to Slavic culture from biblical texts
"Oh yeah!" and "Oh damn!"
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4. Wear of the pawl (10 on drawing 1) or the slot (9 on drawing 1) for the pawl in the frame.
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Fate is always joking
From the book Three and a Half Musketeers [collection] author Vekshin Nikolay L.Fate keeps playing jokes Fate keeps playing jokes on me: He will generously give me something and then immediately take it away, with misfortune, Leaving only dregs in my soul. I made a million; I soon lost it. I discovered a law in science, but a competitor stole it. My true friend suddenly became an enemy. Such was fate
5. John Major jokes
From the book Letters from London author Barnes Julian PatrickRussia is joking
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Midrash is joking?
From the book The Jewish Answer to Not Always Jewish question. Kabbalah, mysticism and Jewish worldview in questions and answers by Kuklin ReuvenMidrash is joking? They tell me the midrash is joking and exaggerating. Is this true? Aaron, New York The words of the wise are always accurate. Wise men do not joke or exaggerate. The words of the sages may seem exaggerated to people who know them superficially due to a lack of understanding of their depth.
14. And Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who had taken his daughters for themselves, and said, Arise, get out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this city. But his sons-in-law thought he was joking
From the book The Explanatory Bible. Volume 1 author Lopukhin Alexander14. And Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who had taken his daughters for themselves, and said, Arise, get out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this city. But it seemed to his sons-in-law that he was joking "But it seemed to his sons-in-law that he was joking."
During the sexual act, my partner suddenly began to behave somehow strangely - he suddenly spoke in a child’s voice and did not answer my questions. I thought he was joking, but no - it continued. I almost went crazy.
From the book Sexual “disasters” and how to avoid them author Protov VitalyDuring sexual intercourse my partner suddenly began to behave somehow strangely - he suddenly spoke in a childish voice and did not answer my questions. I thought he was joking, but no - it continued. I almost went crazy. Sometimes sex awakens certain qualities in a person, oh
Why the hell is Razg not kidding? Express Anything can happen, can happen, can happen. About the admissibility, the possibility of the unexpected. I thought they would notice, appreciate it, and promote him to the region. In the experience of the Korshunovites, it’s a victory for the entire region... Who the hell isn’t joking?(V. Tendryakov. Tight knot).
Phraseological dictionary of the Russian literary language. - M.: Astrel, AST. A. I. Fedorov. 2008.
Synonyms:See what “The devil never jokes” is in other dictionaries:
YOU NEVER KNOW“Everything is possible, whatever happens, anything can happen, anything can happen.” This refers to the possibility, the admissibility of something. unlikely, rare, unexpected fact, events, etc. informal. ✦ What the hell is not joking. unism. They are independent in the role. statement... ... Phraseological Dictionary of the Russian Language
You never know- Razg. Anything can happen. FSRY, 20; BMS 1998, 423; BTS, 1508; ZS 1996, 479; DP, 65, 293 ...
you never know!- You never know what can happen, anything can happen... Dictionary of many expressions
What the hell isn't he kidding: he'll shoot it out of a baton- People's Joking. Anything can happen. DP, 146; Mokienko 1990, 93 ... Large dictionary of Russian sayings
You never know.- You never know. A non-koshny one will joke about something he won’t joke about. See PAST FUTURE What the hell is not joking (when God sleeps). See TRUE NEWS Who the hell isn't kidding. I wish I could joke with my brother. See LAUGHTER JOKE FUN The hour is uncertain. Anything can happen. What good......
you never know- what the hell, it’s not even an hour, apparently, or something, it seems, in all likelihood, as I see it, God forbid, it seems, it’s possible that, perhaps, it seems, how long before sin, God forbid, judging by everything is probably, probably visible, perhaps unequal, that... ... Synonym dictionary
What the hell isn't he kidding: he'll shoot it out of a baton.- What the hell isn’t he kidding: he’ll shoot it out of a baton. See Woe Trouble... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
What a devil isn’t kidding: even the radish is in the bargain!- See FOOD... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
what the hell is he kidding (will fire from a baton)- it is said when there is fear of something bad, in general about the unexpected, but possible Wed. I’ll take a walk along the blessed coastline, play roulette, who knows, I’ll win about thirty thousand francs... P. Boborykin. On the damage. 2, 21. Wed. It wasn’t him, it wasn’t he who sold us! Not… … Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary
What the hell isn’t he kidding (he’ll shoot it out of a baton)- What the devil is not joking (fire from a baton) is said when there is fear of something bad, in general about the unexpected, but possible. Wed. I’ll take a walk along the blessed coastline, play roulette, God knows, I’ll win about thirty thousand francs... P. Boborykin... Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary (original spelling)
Books
- What the devil isn't joking about, V. Cherkasov-Georgievsky. Main character novel by Moscow writer V. Cherkasov-Georgievsky - 35-year-old Russian businessman Kondrat Dolonin. He is the president of a construction company, and a former alcoholic who quit...
