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C2

Idiomatic expressions

Everyday idioms that don't translate word for word.

ExpressionLiteralMeaning
Τα έκανε θάλασσα.He made them sea.He made a mess of it.
Κάνω τα στραβά μάτια.I make crooked eyes.I turn a blind eye.
Μου τη δίνει.It gives it to me.It gets on my nerves.
Έχει γούστο!It has taste!That would be funny / ironic!
Πού θα πάει;Where will it go?It'll happen sooner or later.
Τα λέμε!We say them!See you! / Talk soon!
Άσ' το!Leave it!Forget it! / Don't ask!
Κόβω κίνηση.I cut movement.I check things out.
Στο φτερό.On the wing.In a rush, on the go.
Κάθε εμπόδιο για καλό.Every obstacle for good.Every cloud has a silver lining.
  • Βιαζόμουν και τα έκανα θάλασσα.
    I was in a hurry and made a mess of it.
  • Καλά, τα λέμε αύριο!
    OK, see you tomorrow!

Test yourself

  1. What does «Τα λέμε» mean?
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    See you / Talk soon
  2. What does «Τα έκανε θάλασσα» mean?
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    He made a mess of it.
  3. Translate: «I managed it.»
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    Τα κατάφερα.
  4. What does «Κάνω τα στραβά μάτια» mean?
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    I turn a blind eye.