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long story
Επιφώνημα
uk flag
/lˈɑːŋ stˈoːɹi/
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Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
(πολύπλοκη ιστορία)

(πολύπλοκη ιστορία)

μακροσκελής ιστορία

Idiom
Informal

a thorough explanation of how something happened

example
Παράδειγμα
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I got lost on my way here, but long story short, I finally made it.
She borrowed my car and, long story, it ended up needing major repairs.
What is the origin of the idiom "long story" and when to use it?

The idiom "long story" is an informal expression that has evolved over time to indicate a complex or time-consuming narrative. Its origin lies in the tendency of individuals to preface or follow up a detailed account with the phrase "long story" to warn listeners that the explanation may take a considerable amount of time. This idiom is a colloquial way of signaling that there is more information than can be conveniently conveyed in a brief or succinct manner.

coincidence
ουσιαστικό
c
k
oi
oʊɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ɪ
d
d
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(συμπτωματικότητα)

(συμπτωματικότητα)

σύμπτωση

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

incredible
incredible
επίθετο
i
ɪ
n
n
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(ανατρεπτικός)

(ανατρεπτικός)

απίστευτος

extremely great or large

toward
πρόθεση
t
t
o
ʊ
w
w
a
ɔ
r
r
d
d
(κατά)

(κατά)

προς

in the direction of a particular person or thing

novelist
novelist
ουσιαστικό
n
n
o
ɑ
v
v
e
ə
l
l
i
ə
s
s
t
t
(ρομαντικός συγγραφέας)

(ρομαντικός συγγραφέας)

μυθιστοριογράφος

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Who is a "novelist"?

A novelist is a writer who creates long works of fiction, typically in the form of novels, which are extended narratives that explore characters, plots, and themes in depth. A novelist crafts stories that can range from realistic portrayals of life to imaginative tales, using their skills in storytelling, character development, and plot construction to engage readers.

to release
to release
ρήμα
r
r
e
i
l
l
ea
i
s
s
e
(απελευθερώνω)

(απελευθερώνω)

αφήνω

to let go of something being held

hold

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Μεταβατικός
bunch
bunch
ουσιαστικό
b
b
u
ə
n
n
ch
ʧ
(ομάδα)

(ομάδα)

παρέα

a group of people, often with something in common

to attach
to attach
ρήμα
a
ə
tt
t
a
æ
ch
ʧ
(συνδέω)

(συνδέω)

επισυνδέω

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

detach

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ditransitive
to reply
to reply
ρήμα
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
l
l
y
(ανταπαντώ)

(ανταπαντώ)

απαντώ

to answer someone by writing or saying something

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Μεταβατικός
to spill
to spill
ρήμα
s
s
p
p
i
ɪ
ll
l
(Ρίχνω)

(Ρίχνω)

Χύνω

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

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Μεταβατικός
fortunately
επίρρημα
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
u
ə
n
n
a
ə
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
(καλώς)

(καλώς)

ευτυχώς

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

unfortunately

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Επιρρήματα Τρόπου
flat tire
flat tire
ουσιαστικό
uk flag
/flˈæt tˈaɪɚ/
(κενός τροχός)

(κενός τροχός)

ξεφούσκωτος τροχός

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

What is a "flat tire"?

A flat tire refers to a tire that has lost air pressure, usually due to a puncture, leak, or damage. When a tire is flat, it becomes unable to properly support the weight of the vehicle, making it difficult or impossible to drive safely. This condition can cause the vehicle to handle poorly, and in some cases, it can lead to further damage if not addressed. A flat tire often requires repair or replacement to restore the vehicle's ability to drive properly.

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Σύνθετο Ουσιαστικό
coincidently
επίρρημα
uk flag
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəntli/
(τυχαία)

(τυχαία)

συμπτωματικά

in a way that happens at the same time as something else

luckily
επίρρημα
l
l
u
ə
ck
k
i
ə
l
l
y
i
(καλώς)

(καλώς)

ευτυχώς

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

unfortunately

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Ερωτηματικό Επίρρημα
miraculously
επίρρημα
m
m
i
ɜ
r
r
a
æ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
ou
ə
s
s
l
l
y
i
(καταπληκτικά)

(καταπληκτικά)

θαυματουργικά

in an unexpected manner that resembles a miracle

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Επιρρήματα Τρόπου
sadly
sadly
επίρρημα
s
s
a
æ
d
d
l
l
y
i
(θλιβερά)

(θλιβερά)

λυπηρά

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

happily

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Ασύγκριτος
Επιρρήματα Τρόπου
strangely
strangely
επίρρημα
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
n
n
g
ʤ
e
l
l
y
i
(ξένα)

(ξένα)

παράξενα

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

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Επιρρήματα Τρόπου
suddenly
suddenly
επίρρημα
s
s
u
ʌ
dd
d
e
ə
n
n
l
l
y
i
(απροσδόκητα)

(απροσδόκητα)

ξαφνικά

in a way that is quick and unexpected

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Ασύγκριτος
Επιρρήματα Τρόπου
deaf
deaf
επίθετο
d
d
ea
ɛ
f
f
(κουφός)

(κουφός)

κωφός

partly or completely unable to hear

hearing(a)
to break down
to break down
ρήμα
uk flag
/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn/
(βλάβη)

(βλάβη)

χαλάει

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

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Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
break
μόριο της φράσης
down
silence
silence
ουσιαστικό
s
s
i
l
l
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(ηρεμία)

(ηρεμία)

σιωπή

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

either
επίρρημα
ei
i
th
ð
e
ə
r
r
(έτσι κι αλλιώς)

(έτσι κι αλλιώς)

ούτε

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

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Συνδετικό Επίρρημα
disability
disability
ουσιαστικό
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
a
ə
b
b
i
ɪ
l
l
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i
(ανα disability)

(ανα disability)

αναπηρία

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

What is a "disability"?

A disability is a physical, mental, sensory, or developmental condition that may limit a person's ability to perform certain tasks, participate in activities, or interact with their environment in the same way as others. Disabilities can vary widely in nature and seriousness, and they can appear from birth or later in life due to injury, illness, or other factors. People with disabilities may face challenges in areas such as movement, communication, learning, or daily living activities. However, with appropriate support, accommodations, and access to resources, individuals with disabilities can lead independent and fulfilling lives. It is important to promote acceptance and remove barriers to make sure of equal opportunities and participation for people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

nightmare
ουσιαστικό
n
n
i
gh
t
t
m
m
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(νυχτερινός εφιάλτης)

(νυχτερινός εφιάλτης)

εφιάλτης

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

lately
lately
επίρρημα
l
l
a
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
(πρόσφατα)

(πρόσφατα)

τελευταία

in the recent period of time

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Επίρρημα Χρόνου
obviously
obviously
επίρρημα
o
ɑ
b
b
v
v
iou
s
s
l
l
y
i
(προφανώς)

(προφανώς)

φυσικά

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

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Επιρρημα Βαθμού
powerful
powerful
επίθετο
p
p
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ɜ
r
r
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(δυνατός)

(δυνατός)

ισχυρός

possessing great strength or force

powerless
to audition
ρήμα
au
ɑ
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(δοκιμάζω)

(δοκιμάζω)

ακούω

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

to encourage
to encourage
ρήμα
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
ou
ɜ
r
r
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e
(παρακινώ)

(παρακινώ)

ενθαρρύνω

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

discourage

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