nosit dříví do lesa

Czech

Etymology

Literally, “to bring wood to the forest”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnosɪt ˈdr̝iːviː ˈdo‿lɛsa/

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Verb

nosit dříví do lesa impf

1. (idiomatic) to carry coals to Newcastle, to bring owls to Athens