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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.