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Hello, What would be the most "poetic" way to say that someone "wants to work in carpentry" -- in other words, with their hands, with wood, building furniture, windows, doors etc? «Ξυλουργός, μαραγκός, να δουλέψει με ξύλο» are the only expressions that come to mind but am wondering if there's...

Thank you dhavatis. This is really helpful!

Also, how would one simply ask "Is there anyone enforcing the law, here or does anything go?" Thank you.

Oh, wow dharvatis. Could you tell me the meaning of these? "έχουν φτιάξει κύκλωμα" "τα 'χουν κάνει πλακάκια" "τα 'χουν μιλημένα"

Thank you, all: Building on "δεν θέλω να κάνω τα στραβά μάτια" I am wondering if these variations would be valid: O _____ κάνει το στραβό μάτι Ο _____ ρίχνει το στραβό μάτι Ο _____ του δίνει το στραβό μάτι Do any of these work? What I am trying to articulate is that someone (in my...

Good morning everyone. The expression "A good old boy" is an expression used in the United States to imply someone who looks the other way when shortcuts are taken or the law is broken. It could, for example, be a corrupt police captain who looks the other way when someone does something...

Thank you, Alexandra. How would one say "He is addicted to this medicine"?

A medicine that is considered addictive... what would it be called in Greek, please? Would it be "εθιστικο ναρκοτικω"?

Clever. Thank you!

Another one. Does anyone know of a Greek equivalent to this? Thank you.

Does anyone know an expression in Greek that conveys the meaning of this popular expression in English? Thank you.

Thank you, Earion. I really appreciate it.

What would the title be for the "Director of Security" of a large organization like a hotel? Thank you.

Is there a phrase in Greek for the state of being in semi-retirement meaning I work six months a year and take off six months a year?

If you want to say that the "group is out of my control" or "the party is out of my control" what would be the best way to do that please? Thank you.

When an architect comes up with sketches or alternatives to show a client that phase is called "Conceptual Design". Once one of the alternatives in the "Conceptual Design" phase is approved by the client then the architect begins the final construction drawings. If somebody could please give...

Thank you, all. That’s really helpful. Now, how do you say “Do you repair motorcycles?” «Επισκευάζεται μοτοσυκλέτες;» I don’t think that sounds right. Thank you.

Good morning friends, The colloquial phrase for a motorcycle repair man eludes me. I don't think it's "Τεχνίτης" but can't think of what it would be. And then if I meet one and want to ask them "Do you repair motorcycles?" would I say "επισκευάζετε μοτοσυκλέτες;" Thank you.

Here is possibly a hard one: What is the best way to talk about efficiency in Greece? For example, "A cafeteria style restaurant is more efficient than a waiter type model." Or "We have to improve the efficiency of our business." Thank you.

Thank you, dharvatisv and good morning all. That's the kind of colloquialism I'm looking for:)