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Close (close) elbow, but do not bite

CLOSE (close) ELBOW, LET YOU DO NOT BITE. 1. It would seem easy to do something, but there is no way to achieve what you want. Wed He sees the eye, but the tooth is numb; The dog sees milk, but the snout is short. The detachment walled up in the greenery of the forest, and although the pilots probably knew that the hated partisans were hiding somewhere here, but “the elbow is close, but you won’t bite.” The Nazis were wasting gasoline and bombs. Vershigora, People with a clear conscience. Mikhail Illarionovich was sitting on a bench, thinking: “Now, if he had listened to the “wise men” and then chased after Murat at Chereshnya, Napoleon would have managed to slip past us to Kaluga along this new Kaluga road. And so - the elbow is close, but you won’t bite, your majesty! Rakovsky, Kutuzov. The elbow is close, but you won’t bite. A day has passed, and we have not approached the house even a meter. The impenetrable fog that covered last night has lasted uninterruptedly all day today. G. Ushakov, On the untrodden land. And now (the elbow is close, but you won’t bite!) We could not intercept the Musor messengers who left us on the way, although our raid detachments are operating in the areas along which they go. A. Brinsky. On the other side of the front.
2. Everything could have turned out differently, but now it's too late (expression of regret, annoyance about something unfulfilled, irreparably lost). He remembers how he lived calmly and quietly with his sisters, how no one then made noise, no gamel, and everyone did his job slowly .. And it was necessary ..

Illusion of proximity

Doing stupid things

Instead of a conclusion

Exists great amount a wide variety of proverbs. Proverbs are considered folk, because they were invented by the most different people, the most diverse nationalities who lived several hundred years ago BC.

All the proverbs of all the peoples of the world were collected in one book. Such a book is called "Collection of proverbs of all peoples of the world." Popular proverbs have survived to this day, which we use in our modern conversation.

Any folk proverb carries a certain meaning, which gives a designation to this or that event, whether it is a good one or, on the contrary, a completely impartial event. A proverb of a kind sounds from the lips of a person as a sentence that makes it clear to the interlocutor the attitude towards him, or a statement about this or that action.

Here, for example, is one of the famous old, folk proverbs “You can’t bite a patchwork close.” This old wise proverb says that a person who wants to achieve one or another specific goal set for himself cannot achieve it with all his might, no matter how hard he tries. But his goal is completely close to him, but for some reason, perhaps even a well-known one, he will not be able to achieve it in any way.

Now, even if you imagine or try to do it on personal experience the action referred to in the old proverb, that is, to try to bite yourself on your own elbow, such an attempt even with several times will not give any result, because it is impossible to bite your own elbow. Thus, old and wise proverbs what the interlocutor said to the other indicate the situation that has arisen.

In my opinion, folk proverbs filled with wisdom. With the help of proverbs, you can easily explain to a person his situation without offending him. After all, the power of the word can in one way or another affect the psychological health of a person. After all, it is the words spoken that remain forever in the memory of a person.

In my opinion, folk proverbs teach kindness, wisdom and mutual understanding between people. It is in proverbs that the great power of the word is hidden, which was presented to us by the peoples of the world and our distant ancestors. Even in our modern world, people still come up with various proverbs.

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Russian folk proverbs play a big role in the formation of national identity. It was our compatriots who were famous for their great wisdom, great vitality and ability to overcome difficulties. Probably everyone knows the proverb “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite.” It is usually used in cases where you need to show the interlocutor that time has been lost.

If you try to do this intricate action, you will very soon realize that it is not possible. The most interesting thing is that the elbow seems to be really close enough, but bringing it to the mouth, and even more so biting, is very problematic. This article reveals the various meanings of this wise expression, which has become winged.

Inability to fix the situation

“The elbow is close, but you won’t bite” means a case when a certain situation has already occurred and it cannot be corrected. If a person pronounces this famous phrase, it means that, as a rule, he regrets what happened, wants to correct some consequences, but cannot come to this action. This has happened to everyone in one way or another. And here the most important thing is to look for a way out, not to withdraw into yourself. After all, it is important to learn a positive lesson from any situation, so that later you can look to the future with greater confidence.

The proverb “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite” originates from ancient times, when people experienced a state of annoyance, dissatisfaction from the fact that something did not work out for them. Sometimes fix some difficult situation It turns out to be extremely difficult and additional efforts are required for this. Each of us should always remember that at any moment of life he can commit a rash act. You just need to be able to see your mistake in time and correct it as soon as possible so that you don’t have to regret it in the future.

Illusion of proximity

Sometimes it seems to a person that some goal is right in front of his eyes. He sees it clearly enough to be able to realize it. But if you start to consider this desire deeper, delve into the details, it turns out that the ease of implementation is the biggest delusion. The meaning of “The elbow is close, but you will not bite” goes back to the following truth: sometimes we cannot appreciate the obstacles and obstacles that arise in our life. Mistakes and failures are lessons to be learned.

Overcoming obstacles means becoming stronger and wiser. Sometimes what previously seemed so close and accessible, then turns out to be difficult to achieve or even impossible, which is why they say “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite.” The meaning of the proverb goes back to being able to recognize such situations in time.

Doing stupid things

People tend to err. For some rash actions, then you have to pay for the rest of your life. Sometimes we don’t understand that later we can regret that in a difficult moment we didn’t help someone, refused to participate, didn’t say good word. When they say “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite,” as a rule, they mean themselves, their past mistakes and blunders. After all, the past cannot be changed, cannot be corrected, it can only be accepted.

To stop blaming yourself for some significant event, a review of the past with a deep analysis of feelings is required. Often people say about themselves: “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite.” The meaning of the proverb is understood by everyone: both adults and children.

Instead of a conclusion

In Russian there is a large number of proverbs and sayings that reflect public consciousness. All of them are beautiful and remarkable in their own way, filled with a special meaning. “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite” - these words are usually said to themselves by those who regret the chosen direction in life. To err is human, it becomes even sadder that at a certain point it is already too late to correct various shortcomings. Everything should be done at the right time if possible. Later, as a rule, various circumstances arise that may interfere with correcting what once happened. From a person in this case requires tremendous patience and hard mental work.

And the elbow is close, but you won’t bite.
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Different roads lead to the achievement of the result, and, as a rule, the one that is longer is more reliable. We really want it to be “everything at once”. As soon as something attractive appears on the horizon, we think about how to appropriate it.

But not always luck itself swims into the hands. Just about such a situation, the Russian people composed the proverb “the elbow is close, but you won’t bite.” How to understand it literally - let's figure it out together.

The meaning of phraseology

Expression “The elbow is close, but you won’t bite” It is used when it seems that the goal is very close, but in fact it is still far from reaching it. We are beckoned by a wonderful prospect. We hope to bring the happy moment of the fulfillment of a dream closer, but suddenly we realize that happiness is impossible. For what reasons? Yes, in a variety of ways.

This proverb can be used in a speech by a young man invited to a wedding, but not sharing the general fun.

If he has been a friend of the bride for many years and secretly managed to fall in love with her passionately, and she gives her heart to another, the elusive beloved can be compared with the very elbow that you cannot bite.

Another example of the use of the expression is the situation when a security guard, far from aesthetic pleasures, contemplates every night an expensive piece of art stored under museum glass.

He doesn’t care whose head is crowned with a beautiful crown, but he understands that for each of the pebbles decorating it, you can buy a three-story mansion with a swimming pool and a golf course.

The glitter of gold beckons the poor fellow, but he is not ready to risk his life and steal the treasure. Bite - do not bite, but it is too tough for him!

The goal can be both noble and base, but, having met objective obstacles on the way, one has to say goodbye to far-reaching plans.

Origin of the proverb

In all likelihood, the proverb was born from everyday observations of human behavior and the characteristics of its physiology. Try to bite your elbow - and you will immediately understand the essence of folk wisdom. Does not work? That's it!

Wait. But what about the phraseologism "bite your elbows"? So this state of affairs is still possible? The fact is that this idiom arose precisely on the basis of the proverb that we are analyzing.

When the proximity of joyful possession turns out to be illusory, one can only regret it, again and again trying to do the impossible. It turns out that “biting your elbows” means not only mourning the loss, but also, so to speak, suffering actively.

When a person hopes to change something, despite the obvious failure, is tormented, preparing to gnaw through the barriers with his own teeth, he “bites his elbows”.
It turns out that it is useful to remember the almost forgotten proverb about a close elbow in order to interpret a completely modern and well-known phraseological unit.

Synonymous expressions

In russian language set expression“The elbow is close, but you won’t bite” has many synonyms:

• sees the eye, but the tooth is numb;
• and want, and prick;
• there is something, but not about your honor;
• not be seen as the Kingdom of Heaven;
• not for Senka hat.

Curious analogues are found in foreign languages:

• Honey is sweet, but the bee stings (English) - honey is sweet, but the bees sting.
• Das ist bald gesagt, aber schwer getan (German) - easy to say, hard to do.
• Lo veras pero no lo cataras (Spanish) - you will see, but you will not catch.

It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that not all the best in the world belongs to us. It is even more difficult to believe that not all obstacles are surmountable. But how can one learn humility if one does not realize it? Even our own body can't do everything. So instead of a senseless attempt to still grab yourself by the elbow with your teeth, you should calmly look around and look for other targets.

Close ... don't bite

The elbow is close, but you can’t bite - the chance for good luck, wealth, happiness only seems obvious, but in reality it is not possible to use it

The English analogue of the saying “the elbow is close, but you won’t bite” - It’s not as easy as it looks - not everything is as simple as it seems

Synonyms of the expression "the elbow is close so you won't bite"

• The eye sees, but the tooth is numb
• You look with your eyes, but you immediately leave
• And I would take it with my hand, but the treasure is not given
• I would be glad to heaven, but sins are not allowed
• You see it's nice, but you go by
• Vigilant eyes, and goiter lips, but short arms
• I want a lot, but not everything is possible

“Hungry godfather Fox climbed into the garden;
In it, the grapes were reddened.
The gossip's eyes and teeth flared up;
And brushes juicy, like yachts, burn;
Only trouble is, they hang high:
Whence and how she comes to them,
..." (I. A. Krylov "The Fox and the Grapes")

Usage in literature

— “And you will be close and far, not in vain the proverb says: close is the elbow, but you won’t bite ...”(N. E. Heinze "Cannibal")
— “Well, it turns out, as in the proverb: the elbow is close, but you won’t bite”(S. Vishenkov "Testers")
— “The elbow is close, well, you won’t bite it!”(A. I. Ertel “Notes of Stepnyak”)
— "But it was not there. The elbow is close, but you won’t bite. Apparently, the past never comes back.”(V.P. Kataev "Youthful Romance")
— “I began to walk around the market; looks, all living creatures lie, all sorts of materials are spread out, and all this seems to say: “Here is the elbow, but you won’t bite!”(M. E. Saltykov-Shchedrin “The conscience is gone”)