ξεβράκωτος στ' αγγούρια

Greek

Etymology

Literally, pantsless among the cucumbers.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kseˈvɾakotos st‿aŋˈɡuɾʝa/
  • Hyphenation: ξε‧βρά‧κω‧τος στ’ α‧γγού‧ρια

Adjective

ξεβράκωτος στ’ αγγούρια • (xevrákotos st’ angoúria) (indeclinable)

  1. (idiomatic, colloquial, humorous, slightly vulgar) caught with one's pants down; unprepared
    Δεν έχει καμία ιδέα τι κάνει, σαν ξεβράκωτος στ’ αγγούρια.
    Den échei kamía idéa ti kánei, san xevrákotos st’ angoúria.
    He has no idea what he's doing; he's completely unprepared.

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