No. 16,698 in Russian
скатываться
"Скатываться" means "to roll down, slide, or degrade."
In a sentence
Мяч скатывается вниз по склону.
The ball rolls down the slope.
Here, 'скатывается' describes the action of rolling downwards, implying movement due to gravity or incline.
Сложности на работе заставили его скатываться в депрессию.
Difficulties at work led him to slip into depression.
In this case, 'скатывается' metaphorically indicates a gradual decline into a negative emotional state.
Он старается не скатываться в старые привычки.
He tries not to slip back into old habits.
Here, 'скатываться' signifies regression into pattern or behavior, showcasing a negative shift or relapse.
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