άλλο και τούτο

idiom informal

Created: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:26

Updated: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:26

Translations
  • what next!
  • well I never!
  • that's a new one!
Forms
άλλο και τούτο
Usage Notes

Fixed expression used as an exclamation, often followed by explanation of what's surprising

Etymology

Literally 'another and this one', evolved to express surprise or disbelief

Cultural Context

Common exclamation of surprise or mild indignation

Commonality

70%

Guessability

20%

Component Words

άλλος (Used idiomatically)

other

τούτος (Demonstrative pronoun)

this

Mnemonics

  • Think of someone counting surprising things: 'another AND this one too!'

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