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it's all greek to me

Meaning: Incomprehensible or unintelligible.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The expression can be traced back as far as Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, and probably originates from the idea that the Greek language uses a different alphabet from English, making it difficult for English speakers to hear or understand.

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