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Is a subject that's really gripped the United States and has strong reactions on both sides of the spectrum. The Is there a phrase for this in Greek? Thank you...

Three examples of important cult figures are David Koresh the religious figure in Waco Texas who led his followers to their death, Jim Jones in Guiana whose 918 followers committed suicide by drinking Koolaid, or Charles Manson -- these are people that were beloved by the people he was leading...

I'm thinking of a political figure that people love and... fear. Like maybe someone that has recently been reelected to lead a super power. No names necessary.

The definition of "Cult figure" is a political figure who projects the heroic image of a glorious leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Mussolini... Hitler ... is there anything similar in Greek? This may be a good time to explore this.

Thank you all! This is very helpful.

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I don't know if I have asked this before but what do people recommend as the "best" on-line dictionary to translate from Greek to English and vice - versa? I'm looking for a good one for the computer and one for my cell phone. I'm sure that this is subjective but I'm asking this in case there...

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I am looking for phrases that express the concept of "Failure of Leadership" as in this project has stalled because of a failure in leadership or this political party is suffering from a failure of leadership. Any ideas high or low register would be appreciated. Thank you

Love these. Thank you!

Thank you @kfoolmoon - that's a good one.

Okay - so here's another expression that I'm looking for something similar in Greek. "What am I? Chopped liver?" is used when someone feels slighted - like other people got invited to a party and they didn't. Or others were offered a drink and they weren't? I'm sure there's nothing equivalent...

Oh, my @Zazula that's a good question. How does one define "civilized behavior?" Well, someone who is polite rather than rude. Someone who eats gracefully and knows how to hold a fork and knife. Does not spill food on his lap. Does not spill his drink. Does not drink too much. «Η συμπεριφορά...

This may be a difficult one. But the expression "Very civilized behavior" in English like "Very civilized solution" or "Very civilized drink" (for a drink that an upper class person might enjoy) - the only Greek equivalent that I can think of is "«Πολύ πολιτισμένο» but that doesn't seem quite...

This might be a difficult one: Is there a Greek equivalent to the "Holy Grail" as in something that everyone wants but is very hard to get? It doesn't have to be a literal translation -- but just something that conveys a similar concept. Thank you.