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    expression "let your hair down"

    what is the equivalent in Russian of the expression "let your hair down" - ( to behave freely and naturally, being inhibited )

    I wanted to integrate it in some questions:

    Do you "let your hair down" often?
    How often do you "let your hair down"? can you give some details please?

    thanks

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    Распустить волосы.

    Вы часто распускаете волосы?
    Как часто вы распускаете волосы, можете уточнить пожалуйста?
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    Звездочёт gives word-by-word translation.
    to behave naturally = быть естественным, быть самим собой

    У Вас часто получается быть самим собой?

    Opposite question is more common:
    Вы часто комплексуете? (intense, hairs up)
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    "Невозможно передать смысл иностранной фразы, не разрушив при этом её первоначальную структуру."

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    Hmm... "To behave freely and naturally, being inhibited". What is this about? About hairs or a man? If you meant a man, the maxmixiv's explanation is what you need.

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    спасибо за ответы.

    Звездочёт here is another way to express it in English - asked to a woman:

    You seem very much in control of yourself, do you ever let go and be wild sometimes?

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