agradar a gregos e troianos

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Etymology

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Literally, to please the Greeks as well as the Trojans, a reference to the Trojan War.

Verb

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agradar a gregos e troianos (first-person singular present agrado a gregos e troianos, first-person singular preterite agradei a gregos e troianos, past participle agradado a gregos e troianos)

  1. to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds (to try to please everyone, especially those with differing opinions)