σηκωθήκανε τ' αγγούρια να γαμήσουν το μανάβη

Greek

Proverb

σηκωθήκανε τ' αγγούρια να γαμήσουν το μανάβη • (sikothíkane t' angoúria na gamísoun to manávi) (literally: the cucumbers rose up to fuck the greengrocer)

(colloquial, vulgar) Said of cases where those of a lower standing rise up against their superiors - implies failure or lack of strength.

Synonyms

σηκώθηκαν τα πόδια να χτυπήσουν το κεφάλι (sikóthikan ta pódia na chtypísoun to kefáli) (literally: "the feet rose up to hit the head")

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