Greek to Meaning in English
expression
GREEK too, GREEK tuh, GREEK tih
GREEK TOO
Definition
This expression means that something is very difficult to understand or impossible to make sense of, usually because it is too technical or in a foreign language.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used as 'It's all Greek to me.' Common for talking about subjects you find confusing, like complex jargon or unfamiliar topics. Do not use literally for the Greek language; it's figurative.
Spanish: es chino para mí - no entiendo nadaPortuguese (BR): é grego para mim - não entendo nadaPortuguese (PT): é grego para mim - não percebo nadaChinese (Simplified): 像天书一样 - 我完全不懂Chinese (Traditional): 像天書一樣 - 我完全不懂Hindi: मेरे लिए ग्रीक है - मुझे कुछ समझ नहीं आताArabic: كأنه يوناني بالنسبة لي - لا أفهم شيئًاBengali: বেথা (বোঝা কঠিন) - হিব্রু (বোঝা যায় না) - গ্রীক (বোঝা যায় না)Russian: китайская грамота - тёмный лесJapanese: ちんぷんかんぷんVietnamese: như tiếng Hy Lạp - khó hiểu - mù tịtKorean: 외계어 같다 - 무슨 말인지 모르겠다Turkish: anlamıyorum - Fransızca gibi - bana Çince gelmekUrdu: سمجھ سے باہر - عجیب زبان لگناIndonesian: seperti bahasa asing - sama sekali tidak mengerti
Example Sentences
This math book is Greek to me.
basic
All these computer terms are Greek to me.
basic
The instructions were Greek to me.
basic
Honestly, when they talk about economics, it's all Greek to me.
natural
The legal document was just Greek to me, so I needed a lawyer.
natural
Sorry, I tried to read your notes, but it's Greek to me!
natural