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wise owl
[ουσιαστικό]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

σοφή κουκουβάγια, κουκουβάγια σοφή

σοφή κουκουβάγια, κουκουβάγια σοφή

Ex: When it comes to financial planning , John is a wise owl. He always makes smart investment decisions and provides valuable advice to his clients .Όταν πρόκειται για οικονομικό σχεδιασμό, ο John είναι μια **σοφή κουκουβάγια**. Πάντα παίρνει έξυπνες επενδυτικές αποφάσεις και παρέχει πολύτιμες συμβουλές στους πελάτες του.
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night owl
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

νυχτερίδα, βραδινός τύπος

νυχτερίδα, βραδινός τύπος

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .Ο τρόπος ζωής **νυχτερίδας** επιτρέπει την ειρηνική ανάκλαση, και μερικοί άνθρωποι το βρίσκουν ευνοϊκό για την προσωπική τους δημιουργικότητα και παραγωγικότητα.
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mousey
[επίθετο]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

ντροπαλός, δειλός

ντροπαλός, δειλός

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the room, as quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up.
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monkey wrench
[ουσιαστικό]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

αγγλικό κλειδί, ρυθμιζόμενο κλειδί

αγγλικό κλειδί, ρυθμιζόμενο κλειδί

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days.
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be a monkey's uncle
[πρόταση]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle if that happens!
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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

κάνω τον χαζό, παίζω ανόητα

κάνω τον χαζό, παίζω ανόητα

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Γιατί **παίζεις τον πίθηκο** όταν υπάρχει δουλειά να γίνει;
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pigs can fly
[πρόταση]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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in a pig's eye
[Επιφώνημα]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Στα όνειρά σου!, Στο μάτι του γουρουνιού!

Στα όνειρά σου!, Στο μάτι του γουρουνιού!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .Ο πολιτικός έκανε μεγαλειώδεις υποσχέσεις, αλλά **ούτε σε όνειρο**, θα μπορέσουν να τις εκπληρώσουν όλες.
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pigheaded
[επίθετο]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

πεισματάρης, επίμονος

πεισματάρης, επίμονος

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to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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pigs can fly
[πρόταση]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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to pig out
[ρήμα]

to eat a large amount of food, often messily

τσιμπολογάω, τρώω σαν γουρούνι

τσιμπολογάω, τρώω σαν γουρούνι

Ex: She loves to pig out on snacks while watching movies .Αγαπά να **τρώει ασύστολα** σνακ ενώ βλέπει ταινίες.
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rabbit ears
[ουσιαστικό]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

κεραία V, αυτιά κουνελιού

κεραία V, αυτιά κουνελιού

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rat
[ουσιαστικό]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign .
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to rat
[ρήμα]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

καταδίδω, προδίδω

καταδίδω, προδίδω

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Πολλοί φοβόντουσαν ότι αν μιλούσαν, θα χαρακτηρίζονταν ως **πληροφοριοδότες** από τους συνομηλίκους τους.
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rat race
[ουσιαστικό]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

αρουραιοδρομία, ζωή γεμάτη ανταγωνισμό

αρουραιοδρομία, ζωή γεμάτη ανταγωνισμό

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Έχει κολλήσει για χρόνια στον **αρουραίο αγώνα**, δουλεύοντας πολλές ώρες και θυσιάζοντας την προσωπική της ζωή για την καριέρα της.
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to smell a rat
[φράση]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking as drunk as a skunk.
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extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was moving slow as a snail because of the long wait times.
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.Your friend chuckles and says, "If it were a snake, it would have bitten you!"
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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness, she'll become as slippery as a snake in negotiations, securing the best deals for her company.
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snake
[ουσιαστικό]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

φίδι, ύπουλος

φίδι, ύπουλος

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Συνειδητοποίησε πολύ αργά ότι ο επιχειρηματικός της σύντροφος ήταν ένα **φίδι**, τυλίγοντας την εμπιστοσύνη της με ψεύτικες υποσχέσεις και μυστικά σχέδια για να υπονομεύσει την επιτυχία της.
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snake eyes
[ουσιαστικό]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

μάτια φιδιού, δύο άσους

μάτια φιδιού, δύο άσους

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sheepish
[επίθετο]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

ντροπαλός, αμήχανος

ντροπαλός, αμήχανος

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .Ο ντροπαλός μαθητής έκανε μια **ντροπαλή** κίνηση με το κεφάλι όταν ο δάσκαλος τον ρώτησε αν χρειαζόταν βοήθεια.
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to talk turkey
[φράση]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties to talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict.
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turkey
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

ηλίθιος, βλάκας

ηλίθιος, βλάκας

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a whale of time
[φράση]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
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wolf
[ουσιαστικό]

a man who aggressively or persistently pursues sexual attention from women

Ex: That actor often plays the role of a charming wolf in romantic comedies .
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to wolf down
[ρήμα]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

καταβροχθίζω, τρώω άπληστα

καταβροχθίζω, τρώω άπληστα

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .**Κατάπια** ολόκληρο το πιάτο με nachos ενώ παρακολουθούσε το παιχνίδι.
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can of worms
[φράση]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became a can of worms when new evidence emerged, leading to further complications and delays in the trial.
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worm
[ουσιαστικό]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

σκουλήκι, κάθαρμα

σκουλήκι, κάθαρμα

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.
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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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