Theseus ¥ Dec 7, 2016 #1 What do people mean when they say of a tailor: Α, αυτός είναι σπουδαίο ψαλίδι? 'Ah, he's an excellent pair of scissors'?!
What do people mean when they say of a tailor: Α, αυτός είναι σπουδαίο ψαλίδι? 'Ah, he's an excellent pair of scissors'?!
daeman Administrator Staff member Dec 7, 2016 #2 ... Metonymy (μετωνυμία). He's excellent with a pair of scissors. Είναι φοβερή βελόνα. > She's great with a needle. Είναι γερό ποτήρι. > He's a heavy drinker (and can hold it well). The pen is mightier than the sword. The needle and the damage done :-( - Neil Young
... Metonymy (μετωνυμία). He's excellent with a pair of scissors. Είναι φοβερή βελόνα. > She's great with a needle. Είναι γερό ποτήρι. > He's a heavy drinker (and can hold it well). The pen is mightier than the sword. The needle and the damage done :-( - Neil Young
