English Idioms | Page 10

-10- a double-edged sword (or weapon): a course of action or situation having both positive and negative effects. Γίθνπν καραίξη a doubting Thomas : a person who refuses to believe something without having incontrovertible proof; a sceptic. Ο άπηζηνο Θσκάο Εxplanation: In the Bible, the apostle Thomas said that he would not believe that Christ had risen from the dead until he had seen and touched his wounds (John 20:24-9). drink like a fish : drink excessive amounts of alcohol, especially habitually. Πίλεη ζαλ λεξνθίδα. drop a brick : make an indiscreet or embarrassing remark. Πέηαμε ηνύβιν ή πέηαμε θνηζάλα. a drop in the ocean (or in a bucket) : a very small amount compared with. ΢ηαγόλα ζηνλ σθεαλό. eat someone's dust : fall far behind someone in a competitive situation. Έθαγα ηε ζθόλε ηνπ. Εe be all ears : be listening eagerly and attentively. Δίκαη όινο απηηά come back (down) to earth (or bring someone back (down) to earth) : return or make someone return suddenly to reality after a period of daydreaming or euphoria. Πξνζγεηώζεθε ζηελ πξαγκαηηθόηεηα go to earth : go into hiding. Άλνημε ε γε θαη ηνλ θαηάπηε take the easy way out : extricate yourself from a difficult situation by choosing a course of action offering the least effort, worry, or inconvenience, even though a more honourable alternative exists. Πήξε ηνλ εύθνιν δξόκν … eat your words : retract what you have said, especially when forced to Μαζάσ ηα ιόγηα κνπ.