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    A street sign in Greek

    A street sign with the Speed Limit for a particular road would be called a "πινακίδα" or a "σήμα με ώριο ταχύτητας" not, please?
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    are you in labor

    Thank you, all. These are perfect!
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    are you in labor

    "Are you in Labor?" as in the process of giving birth. What would the equivalent to that be in Greek? I am looking for a colloquialism that someone would say to a woman whose water broke and needs to go to the hospital. Thank you.
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    identity politics = ταυτοτική πολιτική

    Thank you, both. Sorry for the late reply.
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    identity politics = ταυτοτική πολιτική

    Is a subject that's really gripped the United States and has strong reactions on both sides of the spectrum. The Is there a phrase for this in Greek? Thank you...
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    Cult Figure

    Three examples of important cult figures are David Koresh the religious figure in Waco Texas who led his followers to their death, Jim Jones in Guiana whose 918 followers committed suicide by drinking Koolaid, or Charles Manson -- these are people that were beloved by the people he was leading...
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    Cult Figure

    I'm thinking of a political figure that people love and... fear. Like maybe someone that has recently been reelected to lead a super power. No names necessary.
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    Cult Figure

    The definition of "Cult figure" is a political figure who projects the heroic image of a glorious leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Mussolini... Hitler ... is there anything similar in Greek? This may be a good time to explore this.
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    Speed cameras

    Thank you all! This is very helpful.
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    Best On-Line Dictionaries

    No one wants to share?
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    Best On-Line Dictionaries

    I don't know if I have asked this before but what do people recommend as the "best" on-line dictionary to translate from Greek to English and vice - versa? I'm looking for a good one for the computer and one for my cell phone. I'm sure that this is subjective but I'm asking this in case there...
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    Failure of Leadership

    Thank you, all!
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    Failure of Leadership

    I am looking for phrases that express the concept of "Failure of Leadership" as in this project has stalled because of a failure in leadership or this political party is suffering from a failure of leadership. Any ideas high or low register would be appreciated. Thank you
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    What am I? Chopped liver?

    Love these. Thank you!
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    Very civilized behavior

    Thank you @kfoolmoon - that's a good one.
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