Hey all, Dimitris here :) 

Here are some of my favorite Greek expressions that make no sense in English 😜

I have included the literal translation, the actual meaning of them as well as an example so you can understand how they are used in day to day conversastions😄

Καλά κρασιά! (Kala krasia!)

• Literal Translation: Good wines!
• Meaning: Used sarcastically to mean "Yeah, right!" or "As if!"
• Example: "You think you can finish this project in one day? Καλά κρασιά!"

Έχω χάσει τ'αυγά και τα πασχάλια! (Eho hasei t'avga ke ta paskhalia!)

• Literal Translation: I've lost the eggs and Easter!
• Meaning: I'm totally confused.
• Example: After trying to understand Greek grammar for hours, you might say, "Έχω χάσει τ'αυγά και τα πασχάλια!"

Τα έκανα θάλασσα! (Ta ekana thalassa!)

• Literal Translation: I made it sea!
• Meaning: I messed it up.
• Example: "I tried to fix my computer, but now it’s worse. Τα έκανα θάλασσα!"

Δεν είναι στα καλά του! (Den einai sta kala tou!)

• Literal Translation: He’s not in his good self!
• Meaning: He’s out of his mind!
• Example: "He started dancing on the table. Δεν είναι στα καλά του!"

Άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε! (Alla logia na agapiomaste!)

• Literal Translation: Different words so we can love each other!
• Meaning: Changing the subject.
• Example: When someone brings up a boring topic, just say, "Άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε!"

Τρέχει και δεν φτάνει! (Trehei ke den ftanei!)

• Literal Translation: He runs and doesn’t reach!
• Meaning: He's very busy.
• Example: "Ever since he got that new job, τρέχει και δεν φτάνει!"

Μπήκε το νερό στ’αυλάκι! (Bike to nero st'avlaki!)

• Literal Translation: The water entered the furrow!
• Meaning: Things are finally getting on track.
• Example: "After weeks of planning, μπήκε το νερό στ’αυλάκι!"

Πετάει τη σκούφια του! (Petai ti skoufia tou!)

• Literal Translation: He throws his cap!
• Meaning: He’s very excited!
• Example: "When he heard about the concert, πετάει τη σκούφια του!"

Φάγαμε τα μουστάκια μας! (Fagame ta moustakia mas!)

• Literal Translation: We ate our mustaches!
• Meaning: We had a big fight.
• Example: "They disagreed on politics and φάγαμε τα μουστάκια μας!"

Χτύπα ξύλο! (Htypa xylo!)

• Literal Translation: Knock on wood!
• Meaning: Used to avoid bad luck.
• Example: "I hope I don’t get sick before my vacation. Χτύπα ξύλο!"

So, there you have it – ten Greek expressions that are sure to make you chuckle and help you understand the Greek language and culture a bit better. 

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Best, 

Dimitris