"de Russen zijn in het land" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [Dutch]

Etymology: Literally, “the Russians are in the country”, i.e. the Soviets have invaded (the phrase dates to the second half of the 20th century). The reference is to the red color common to both menstrual blood and to socialism/communism; thus the association with Soviet Russians (the "reds"). Etymology templates: {{m-g|the Russians are in the country}} “the Russians are in the country”, {{lit|the Russians are in the country}} Literally, “the Russians are in the country” Head templates: {{head|nl|phrase}} de Russen zijn in het land
  1. (idiomatic, humorous, euphemistic) Said to indicate that a woman is menstruating. Tags: euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic Categories (topical): Menstruation Synonyms: de rode vlag hangt uit
    Sense id: en-de_Russen_zijn_in_het_land-nl-phrase-h0ndOiOL Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Dutch euphemisms

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