ανασηκώνω τους ώμους

Translations

• to shrug (one's shoulders)
• to show indifference

Forms

Usage Notes

Always used with 'τους ώμους' as the direct object

Etymology

Descriptive gesture phrase that became idiomatic

Cultural Context

Universal gesture indicating doubt, indifference or dismissal

• Think of 'ana' (up) + 'shoulder' = lifting shoulders