Thread: Это уже крайняя степень лени....

Originally Posted by Ramil

Originally Posted by DJ_S

Thanks guys for your replies.

However, can you further explain to me what the expression в пух и прах means precisely and how is it used here?

Literally: to (destroy, defeat, overcome) something so that all that remains of this 'something' are floccus and ashes.

The closest equivalent would be 'to pieces', 'to dust'.

I guess its "Ashes to ashes dust to dust". But I get your drift.