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Φέρνω νερό στο μύλο κάποιου

Meaning: Unwittingly help someone achieve their own goals while thinking you're working against them.

Language: Greek

Literally: Bring water to someone's mill

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Medieval Greek reference to mills needing water to function; helping an opponent by providing resources.

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