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What do people mean when they say of a tailor: Α, αυτός είναι σπουδαίο ψαλίδι? 'Ah, he's an excellent pair of scissors'?!:confused:
 

daeman

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Metonymy (μετωνυμία). He's excellent with a pair of scissors.

Είναι φοβερή βελόνα. > She's great with a needle.
Είναι γερό ποτήρι. > He's a heavy drinker (and can hold it well).

The pen is mightier than the sword. :-)


The needle and the damage done :-( - Neil Young

 
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