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situation.
know better than : be wise, wellinformed, or well-mannered enough
to avoid doing something specified.
Γλσξίδσ κε ην Νη θαη κε ην ίγκα.
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a labour of Hercules : a task
requiring enormous strength or
effort.
Σηηάλην έξγν
Explanation: In Greek mythology, Hercules was a man of superhuman strength
and courage who performed twelve immense tasks or labours imposed on him as
a penance for killing his children in a fit of madness. After his death he was
ranked among the gods.
speak the same language :
understand one another as a result
of shared opinions and values.
Μηιάκε ηελ ίδηα γιώζζα.
be the last word : be the most
fashionable or up-to-date.
Σειεπηαία ιέμε ηεο κόδαο.
have the last word : 1. make or
have the right to make the final
decision or pronouncement about
something. 2. carry out a final and
conclusive action in a process or
course of events.
Γελ είπα (αθόκε) ηελ ηειεπηαία κνπ
θνπβέληα.
have the last laugh : be finally
vindicated, thereby confounding
earlier scepticism.
Γειά θαιύηεξα όπνηνο γειά ηειεπηαίνο…
take the law into your own hands :
punish someone for an offence
according to your own ideas of
justice, especially in an illegal or
violent way.
Πήξε ην λόκν ζηα ρέξηα ηνπ.
lead someone by the nose : control
someone totally, especially by
deceiving them.
Σνλ ζέξλεη από ηε κύηε.
shake (or tremble) like a leaf :
tremble greatly, especially from fear.
Σξέκεη ζαλ ην θύιιν.