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Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Prov. Do not trust an opponent who offers to do something nice for you. (A line from the story of the Trojan horse, as told in Vergil's Aeneid.) Jill: I can't believe Melanie brought me cookies today, when we've been fighting for weeks. Jane: Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. She probably has ulterior motives. When the rival company invited all his employees to a Christmas party, Tom's first impulse was to beware of Greeks bearing gifts, but then he upbraided himself for being paranoid. Greek to (someone) incomprehensible to someone; as mysterious as Greek writing. I don't understand this. It's all Greek to me. She said it was Greek to her, and that it made no sense at all. It's all Greek to me. (informal) something that you say when you do not understand something that is written or said Usage notes: This phrase comes from Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. I've tried reading the manual but it's all Greek to me. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You get these books from the government and with all talk of gaps and doughnuts holes it's Greek to me," said Precious Trigg, a 64-year-old Inglewood resident who's considering SCAN because Of cost hikes and service problems at her current plan. Also setting up shop will be It's Greek To Me, featuring authentic Greek specialties in a casual family-style setting; Kidegories, an upscale store featuring furnishings, room accessories and gifts for infants and children; The Turning Point, a breakfast and lunch restaurant with an adjoining News cart; and Ladies Work-out Express, the national fitness chain. It's Greek to Me may not have the vitality and depth yet of the Great Greek, Taverna Tony and other well-known Hellenic spots around Los Angeles, but it certainly has the potential. |
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