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OUZO GREEK IDIOM Challenge ~ Answer or Drink !?
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Today I'm with my lovely student from the Netherlands, Remon and I have a challenge for him!
Remon's Youtube channel: @rayjoel7505
I have 10 Greek Idioms and I'll ask Remon what they mean!
Write in the comments how many you got.
Remon is a student in the @DoYouSpeakGreek community, where we play lots of interactive games and teach the language in a unique and engaging way.
Ouzo is a big part of Greek culture, often enjoyed in fish taverns by the sea. But it’s a strong drink — and to be honest, I personally don’t need strong drinks to have fun. For me, all it takes is good company, a few funny people, and a healthy, positive environment.
My message to you is this: Come to Greece, enjoy yourself, and don’t feel pressured to drink alcohol. You can have an amazing time without it!
The IDIOMS I used:
1. Βρέχει καρεκλοπόδαρα
Literal: “It’s raining chair legs.”
Meaning: It’s raining extremely heavily — like “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
2. Σκάει ο τζίτζικας
Literal: “The cicada is bursting.”
Meaning: It’s extremely hot, usually in summer.
3. Σε γράφω στα παλιά μου τα παπούτσια
Literal: “I write you on my old shoes.”
Meaning: I completely ignore you / I don’t care about you or what you say.
4. Τα μάτια σου 14
Literal: “Your eyes (should be) fourteen.”
Meaning: Be alert / Pay very close attention.
5. Κάτσε στ' αβγά σου
Literal: “Sit on your eggs.”
Meaning: Stay put / Don’t interfere / Don’t get into trouble.
6. Θα βάλω τη γάτα μου να κλαίει
Literal: “I’ll make my cat cry.”
Meaning: Said sarcastically to mean “I couldn’t care less” or “I won’t be upset at all.”
7. Μπρος γκρεμός και πίσω ρέμα
Literal: “In front, a cliff; behind, a river.”
Meaning: Stuck between two bad options — like “Between a rock and a hard place.”
8. Δε μου καίγεται καρφί
Literal: “Not even a nail is burning for me.”
Meaning: I don’t care at all.
9. Θα φας ξύλο
Literal: “You will eat wood.”
Meaning: You will get beaten up.
10. Γιάννης πίνεις, Γιάννης κερνάει
Literal: “John, you drink; John, you treat.”
Meaning: You’re treating yourself. You do anything you want without caring about others.
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OUZO GREEK IDIOM Challenge ~ Answer or Drink !?
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Today I'm with my lovely student from the Netherlands, Remon and I have a challenge for him!
Remon's Youtube channel: @rayjoel7505
I have 10 Greek Idioms and I'll ask Remon what they mean!
Write in the comments how many you got.
Remon is a student in the @DoYouSpeakGreek community, where we play lots of interactive games and teach the language in a unique and engaging way.
Ouzo is a big part of Greek culture, often enjoyed in fish taverns by the sea. But it’s a strong drink — and to be honest, I personally don’t need strong drinks to have fun. For me, all it takes is good company, a few funny people, and a healthy, positive environment.
My message to you is this: Come to Greece, enjoy yourself, and don’t feel pressured to drink alcohol. You can have an amazing time without it!
The IDIOMS I used:
1. Βρέχει καρεκλοπόδαρα
Literal: “It’s raining chair legs.”
Meaning: It’s raining extremely heavily — like “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
2. Σκάει ο τζίτζικας
Literal: “The cicada is bursting.”
Meaning: It’s extremely hot, usually in summer.
3. Σε γράφω στα παλιά μου τα παπούτσια
Literal: “I write you on my old shoes.”
Meaning: I completely ignore you / I don’t care about you or what you say.
4. Τα μάτια σου 14
Literal: “Your eyes (should be) fourteen.”
Meaning: Be alert / Pay very close attention.
5. Κάτσε στ' αβγά σου
Literal: “Sit on your eggs.”
Meaning: Stay put / Don’t interfere / Don’t get into trouble.
6. Θα βάλω τη γάτα μου να κλαίει
Literal: “I’ll make my cat cry.”
Meaning: Said sarcastically to mean “I couldn’t care less” or “I won’t be upset at all.”
7. Μπρος γκρεμός και πίσω ρέμα
Literal: “In front, a cliff; behind, a river.”
Meaning: Stuck between two bad options — like “Between a rock and a hard place.”
8. Δε μου καίγεται καρφί
Literal: “Not even a nail is burning for me.”
Meaning: I don’t care at all.
9. Θα φας ξύλο
Literal: “You will eat wood.”
Meaning: You will get beaten up.
10. Γιάννης πίνεις, Γιάννης κερνάει
Literal: “John, you drink; John, you treat.”
Meaning: You’re treating yourself. You do anything you want without caring about others.
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Enjoy the video, be kind and leave a comment!!
Thank you so much!!❤️
Η δασκάλα σου
Alexandra
