σηκωθήκανε τ' αγγούρια να γαμήσουν το μανάβη

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Proverb[edit]

σηκωθήκανε τ' αγγούρια να γαμήσουν το μανάβη (sikothíkane t' angoúria na gamísoun to manávi) (literally: the cucumbers rose up to fuck the greengrocer)

  1. (colloquial, vulgar) Said of cases where those of a lower standing rise up against their superiors - implies failure or lack of strength.

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