No. 7,446 in Russian
гуляйполя
A chaotic, lawless area or situation.
In a sentence
Сегодня мы отправимся в гуляйполя.
Today we will go to Gulyaypole.
'Гуляйполя' refers to a specific place or region, indicating a proper noun in this context.
Весной здесь превращается всё в настоящее гуляйполя.
In spring, everything here turns into a true open field.
'Гуляйполя' is used metaphorically, describing a vast, open area as an 'open field'.
Его идеи — настоящее гуляйполя для размышлений.
His ideas are a real expanse for thought.
'Гуляйполя' is employed figuratively here to signify freedom or expanse for intellectual exploration.
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