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pull {or bring) a rabbit out of the {or
a) hat : used to describe an action
that is fortuitous, and may involve
sleight of hand or deception.
Βγάδσ ιαγό από ην θαπέιν ή βγάδσ ηνλ
άζζν από ην καλίθη.
rain cats and dogs : rain very hard.
Έβξεμε θαξεθινπόδαξα.
read between the lines : look for or
discover a meaning that is hidden
or implied rather than explicitly
stated.
Γηαβάδσ αλάκεζα ζηηο γξακκέο.
read someone like a book : be able
tounderstand someone's thoughts
and motives clearly or easily.
Σνλ δηαβάδεηο αλνηρηό βηβιίν.
a rebel without a cause : a person
who is deeply dissatisfied with
society in general but does not have
a specific aim to fight for.
Δπαλαζηάηεο ρσξίο αηηία.
recharge your batteries : regain
your strength and energy by resting
and relaxing for a time.
Φνξηίδσ ηηο κπαηαξίεο.
red as a beetroot (of a person) :
red-faced, typically through
embarrassment.
Κόθθηλνο ζαλ παπαξνύλα.
(like) a red rag to a bull : an
object,utterance, or act which is
certain to provoke or anger
someone.
Κόθθηλν παλί
Explanation : The colour red was traditionally supposed to provoke a bull, and is
the colour of the cape used by matadors in bullfighting.
revenge is a dish best served (or
eaten) cold : vengeance is often
more satisfying if it is not exacted
immediately,
Ζ εθδίθεζε είλαη έλα πηάην πνπ ηξώγεηαη
θξύν.
between a rock and a hard place :
in a situation where you are faced
with two equally difficult or
unpleasant alternatives.
Αλάκεζα ζηε θύιια θαη ζηε Υάξπβδε ή
από ην ιύθν ζηελ αξθνύδα ή κπξνο
γθξεκόο θαη πίζσ ξέκα.