Л105
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PrepPInvar 1. ( subj-compl with copula ( subj: a noun denoting an item of clothing, a hairdo, jewelry, a facial expression etc) or adv
often neg)
sth. befits
s.o. , makes him look more attractive
X Y-y не к лицу = X doesn't suit
become) Y
X doesn't look good on YX doesn't flatter Y
2. ( subj-compl with быть0 ( subj: abstr or infin)
usu. neg)
sth. is suitable, right for
s.o. , befits
s.o. 's position
X (делать X) Y-y не к лицу - X (doing X) does not become (suit) Y
it is not fitting (becoming) for Y to do Xit is unseemly for Y to do XX ill becomes Y.
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