гори оно всё огнем
gori ono vsyo ognyom
The English phrase "let it all burn" is translated into Russian as гори оно всё огнем (gori ono vsyo ognyom).
The phrase is an expression of frustration used when someone decides to stop caring about a situation and lets it fail completely. It is used to express a state of total resignation or nihilistic frustration when one gives up on a task or situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "burn it all with fire".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word гори is in the imperative mood, expressing a command or a strong wish.
How do you pronounce it?
gori ono vsyo ognyom
Did you know?
- Although гори оно всё огнем describes a disaster, it is often used with a sigh of relief rather than anger. It signals the moment a person stops stressing and accepts the worst possible outcome.
- In Russian literature, similar expressions involving fire often denote a 'cleansing' through destruction, suggesting that the failure is a necessary end to a bad cycle.
- While English speakers might say 'let it all burn' to imply destruction, the Russian phrase гори оно всё огнем functions more like a curse or a dark prayer for the situation to simply vanish.
Example conversation
Maria and Dmitry are discussing a failed work project.
- Мария MariaМы никогда не закончим этот отчет вовремя.My nikogda ne zakonchim etot otchet vovremya.We'll never finish this report on time.
- Дмитрий DmitryДавай попробуем еще раз вместе.Davay poprobuyem eshche raz vmeste.Let's try one more time together.
- Мария MariaНет, гори оно всё огнем!Net, gori ono vsyo ognyom!No, let it all burn!
- Дмитрий DmitryТы действительно готова сдаться?Ty deystvitelno gotova sdat'sya?Are you really ready to give up?
