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What is the meaning of idiom Greek

The phrase "Greek to me" is an idiom meaning something that is completely incomprehensible or unintelligible. It's often used to express confusion or bewilderment when faced with something that makes no sense.

The origin of this idiom is a bit unclear, but it likely stems from the fact that ancient Greek was a very complex and challenging language for those who didn't speak it. For many people, Greek would have been as good as a foreign language, hence the idiom's meaning.

Here are some examples of how "Greek to me" can be used:

* "My boss's instructions were Greek to me. I have no idea what he wants me to do."

* "The legal documents were filled with jargon that was Greek to me."

* "This new software is Greek to me. I can't even figure out how to open it."

It's worth noting that the idiom is not meant to be offensive or disrespectful to Greek people or the Greek language. It's simply a humorous way to express confusion and bewilderment.

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