N/A
repeatedly and frequently
(χτυπημένο σημείο)
μωράκι
a small wound or bruise, often used when talking to children
(γειά σου)
αντίο
a farewell remark
(πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο)
κολλητά
with faces or bodies touching or very close, especially while dancing
(τζιτζίκι)
τσιν-τσιν
a child's word for locomotive
(από σπίτι σε σπίτι)
πόρτα-πόρτα
(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination
N/A
(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied
The idiom "grin from ear to ear" or "smile from ear to ear" suggests a broad and joyful smile that stretches across a person's face, from one ear to the other. The origin of this phrase is quite literal, as it describes the physical appearance of a very wide and happy smile, which naturally extends to the ears.
(πολύ στολισμένος)
υπερβολικά διακοσμητικός
overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor
(ένθερμος)
παραληρηματικός
extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically
(Γκουτσι-γκου)
Γκουτσί-γκου
baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully
(Χα-χα)
Χα χα
used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner
N/A
to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity
N/A
(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another
The idiom "go hand in hand" is derived from the physical act of two people walking or moving together while holding each other's hands. This literal practice of walking hand in hand signifies unity, cooperation, and mutual support. The idiom extends this idea to describe situations where two elements or factors are closely connected and work together in a harmonious or complementary manner, often reinforcing each other's influence. Its origin lies in the universal gesture of physical connection and cooperation.
(στενές μάχες)
συγκρούσεις σώμα με σώμα
direct and very close
(αντίπαλος)
απευθείας
involving direct confrontation between two sides
(εξομολογητικός)
καρδιολογικός
describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members
(Ευτυχώς!)
Ζήτω!
used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations
(λαχταριστή)
λογάκι
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
(μούμου)
μουού
a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates
(στοματική αναπνοή)
στόμα με στόμα
a first aid procedure where a person breathes air into another’s mouth to revive them
( κακούτσικο!)
Κακούτσικο
used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way
N/A
used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning
The idiom "neck and neck" likely originates from the world of horse racing, where it is crucial to measure the distances between horses at the finish line. When two horses are very close to each other, with their necks aligned, it signifies a close and competitive race with no clear leader. Over time, this horse racing terminology has been adopted into everyday language to describe any close competition or situation where two or more parties are evenly matched.
(απαγορευμένο (apagorevmeno))
μη-αποδεκτό (mi-apodekto)
***a thing that is not possible or acceptable
N/A
*** continually; at tedious length
(ένας-ένας)
κατά σειρά
in succession
(ουρώ)
κατουρώ
to urinate, often used in a way that is informal
(φουντίτσα)
πομ-πομ
a fluffy, decorative ball of material, typically waved by cheerleaders during performances
(τσίσα)
κατουρώ
(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate
N/A
used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same
(μέτριος)
έτσι κι έτσι
being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing
(τοιοῦτος)
τάδε
used to refer to something unspecified, unknown, or not needing to be named explicitly
(Τα λέμε)
Αντίο
a casual way to say goodbye
N/A
to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful
(ταμπούρλο)
τύμπανο
any of various drums with small heads
(τσίτσι (tsítsi))
κοιλιά (koi'lía)
a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach
(κατά ζεύγη)
δύο-δύο
with one person next to another
(δίπλα-δίπλα (díp-la-díp-la))
παράλληλος (parálilos)
describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other
(Υπέροχο!)
Να το!
used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing
N/A
within each other's presence
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