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всуху́ю

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  • 1.

    without conceding a point, to nil, in a shutoutsports

    На́ша кома́нда вы́играла всуху́ю.

    Our team won without conceding a goal.

    Typically with выиграть/проиграть/победить.

  • 2.

    without oiling, without greasing, dry

    Нельзя́ запуска́ть насо́с всуху́ю.

    You must not run the pump dry.

    Of machinery, moving parts, or cooking without fat.

  • 3.

    (rarewithout alcohol, on the wagon

    Он уже́ год живёт всуху́ю.

    He has been on the wagon for a year now.

    Colloquial; usually with жить, сидеть, проводить время.

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