δεν λένε να (X)

verbal phrase neutral
Translations
  • won't seem to end
  • refuse to end
  • show no sign of ending
Forms
δεν έλεγαν να πάρουν τέλος
Usage Notes

Always used in negative form with 'δεν'

Etymology

Personification of situations/events as having will or intention

Cultural Context

Common way to express frustration with ongoing situations

Commonality

70%

Guessability

20%

Mnemonics

  • Think of something 'refusing to speak (λέω) its end'

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