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Sentence #9705417

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 CK CK January 30, 2021, edited January 30, 2021 January 30, 2021 at 10:26:06 PM UTC, edited January 30, 2021 at 10:27:20 PM UTC link Permalink

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This is a set phrase.

See https://idioms.thefreedictionar...ut+of+a+turnip

It's also sometimes heard as follows.

[#9705413] You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip. (CK)

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You can't get blood out of a turnip.

added by CK, January 30, 2021
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license chosen by CK, January 30, 2021
➜ #10198480A un rábano no se le puede sacar sangre.

linked by Seael, July 29, 2021
➜ #10198481No se pueden pedir peras a un olmo.

linked by Seael, July 29, 2021
➜ #10198484No puedes pedir peras a un olmo.

linked by Seael, July 29, 2021