ход конём

Russian

Etymology

Literally, move of the knight [chessman]. Calque of French jouer le cavalier.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈxot kɐˈnʲɵm]

Noun

ход конём • (xod konjómm inan (genitive хо́да конём, uncountable)

  1. An unexpected crafty action made by someone in a difficult situation.

Declension

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