It just means you don't understand something.
The image is of the other person speaking a foreign language, such as Greek, that you don't understand.
The idiom "it's Greek to me" means that something is difficult to understand or incomprehensible. It originates from the idea that Greek language and writing were perceived as complex and foreign to non-Greek speakers.
No, an idiom is not the same as an oxymoron. An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, while an oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, like "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence."
εκτιμώ (ektimo)
"Theresa" is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "harvester" or "reaper." It is associated with qualities such as warmth, compassion, and strength.
No, idioms and paradoxes are not the same. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning, while paradoxes are statements that may seem contradictory but can be true in some contexts.
The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek. It is a popular name that has been used for centuries and is often associated with qualities such as intelligence and insight.
If someone say that something is "all Greek" to them, it means they don't understand.
The idiom "you can say that again" is used to express strong agreement with what has just been said. It is similar to saying "I completely agree" or "that's absolutely true."
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
No it is not. It is, however, an idiom in Hebrew, usually translated as "in the beginning".
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
I'd say that's more of a true statement rather than an idiom. Prices never DO come down - they always go up.
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
The Greek root word that means "true nucleus" is "karyo-" which comes from the Greek word "karyon" meaning "nut" or "kernel." This root is commonly used in scientific terms related to the nucleus of a cell.
It's not an idiom - to cope means to deal with, or to handle
The idiom means impress someone is egg on
"Old hand" is an idiom meaning having lots of experience.