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Good morning everyone. The expression "A good old boy" is an expression used in the United States to imply someone who looks the other way when shortcuts are taken or the law is broken. It could, for example, be a corrupt police captain who looks the other way when someone does something...

Thank you, Alexandra. How would one say "He is addicted to this medicine"?

A medicine that is considered addictive... what would it be called in Greek, please? Would it be "εθιστικο ναρκοτικω"?

Clever. Thank you!

Another one. Does anyone know of a Greek equivalent to this? Thank you.

Does anyone know an expression in Greek that conveys the meaning of this popular expression in English? Thank you.

Thank you, Earion. I really appreciate it.

What would the title be for the "Director of Security" of a large organization like a hotel? Thank you.

Is there a phrase in Greek for the state of being in semi-retirement meaning I work six months a year and take off six months a year?

If you want to say that the "group is out of my control" or "the party is out of my control" what would be the best way to do that please? Thank you.

When an architect comes up with sketches or alternatives to show a client that phase is called "Conceptual Design". Once one of the alternatives in the "Conceptual Design" phase is approved by the client then the architect begins the final construction drawings. If somebody could please give...

Thank you, all. That’s really helpful. Now, how do you say “Do you repair motorcycles?” «Επισκευάζεται μοτοσυκλέτες;» I don’t think that sounds right. Thank you.

Good morning friends, The colloquial phrase for a motorcycle repair man eludes me. I don't think it's "Τεχνίτης" but can't think of what it would be. And then if I meet one and want to ask them "Do you repair motorcycles?" would I say "επισκευάζετε μοτοσυκλέτες;" Thank you.

Here is possibly a hard one: What is the best way to talk about efficiency in Greece? For example, "A cafeteria style restaurant is more efficient than a waiter type model." Or "We have to improve the efficiency of our business." Thank you.

Thank you, dharvatisv and good morning all. That's the kind of colloquialism I'm looking for:)

Another possibly tricky one: If one wanted to ask "Does his superior speak English?" what word would be best for "superior" when referring to the person that one is immediately answerable to? Not "αφεντικό" right? Not "προιστάμενος" either, I don't think? Thank you!

Perfect. Thank you, all!

When traveling in a taxi that has not turned on its meter, what expression do I use to say "Can you please turn on your meter? How will I know if the charge is correct?" Thank you.

"Άνθρωπος για όλες τις δουλειές" is what I'm looking for, friends! Thank you!!

Thank you, all. These are very helpful!