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fault with what has been given or be
ungrateful for an opportunity.
απηόο ηνλ θνηηνύζε ζηα δόληηα.
all that glitters is not gold :
the attractive external appearance
of something is not a reliable
indication of its true nature.
Όηη ιάκπεη δελ είλαη ρξπζόο
fit like a glove (of clothes) :
fit exactly.
Μνπ πάεη γάληη
God's (own) gift to :
the ideal or best possible person or
thing for someone or something
(used chiefly ironically or innegative
statements).
Γώξν Θενύ γηα κέλα
teach your grandmother to suck
eggs :
presume to advise a more
experienced person.
Έια παππνύ λα ζνπ δείμσ ηα
ακπεινρώξαθά ζνπ.
green light : permission to go ahead
with a project.
Έδσζε ην πξάζηλν θσο …
Explanation : The green light referred to is the traffic ; signal indicating that traffic
is free to move forward. Red and green lights were in use from the late 19th
century in railway signals, but this figurative use of green light appears to date
from the mid 20th century.
prepare the ground : make it
easier for something to occur or be
developed.
Πξνεηνηκάδσ ην έδαθνο.
under the gun : under great
pressure.
Με ην πηζηόιη ζηνλ θξόηαθν ή
Με ηελ πιάηε ζηνλ ηνίρν
Ηh
come (or go) under the hammer :
be sold at an auction.
Βγαίλεη ζην ζθπξί
give (or lend) a hand : assist in an
action or enterprise.
Γίλσ ρείξα βνεζείαο
a hard nut to crack : a person or
thing that is difficult to understand or
influence.
θιεξό θαξύδη.
pull one out of the hat : bring off
Βγάδσ ηνλ άζζν από ην καλίθη.