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БАБУШКА ВОРОЖИТ кому obs, coll VP subj. usu. pres fixed WO

1. ( s.o. ) is very lucky, everything comes easy (for s.o. ): X-y бабушка ворожит = X is blessed with (good) luck

luck is (always) on X's side X is never down on his luck.

2. ( s.o. ) has the advantage of having influential friends, patronage: X-y бабушка ворожит ' X has friends in high places

X has a friend at court.