σηκώθηκαν τα πόδια να χτυπήσουν το κεφάλι

Greek

Proverb

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

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

Synonyms

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

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