μια και καλή

adverbial phrase neutral
Translations
  • once and for all
  • definitively
Forms
μια και καλήμια και καλής
Usage Notes

Usually used with verbs indicating completion or finality

Etymology

Combination of 'μια' (one time) and 'καλή' (good), emphasizing finality

Cultural Context

Very common in everyday speech, often used when wanting to end something permanently

Commonality

80%

Guessability

20%

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'one good time' meaning 'the final time'

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