Не разлить водой
Ne razlit vodoy
Literal translation
"Cannot be separated by water"
English equivalent
"Two people who are inseparable friends."
What does it mean?
Inseparable friends
When to use
Они лучшие друзья, их водой не разольёшь.
Example in use
Russian
They are best friends, they are inseparable.
Translation
Use this to describe two people who are always together.
Origin
Everyday life
Full history & cultural context
Based on a folk tradition: if two dogs were fighting, they would be separated by pouring a bucket of water over them. If people are so close that even this wouldn't separate them, their bond is unbreakable.
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