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Definition |
something completely incomprehensible to the speaker |
Examples |
1) When the computer programmer started explaining the intricacies of
coding, it was all Greek to me. 2)
It was all Greek to me; I couldn't
make sense of any of the technical jargon. |
Etymology |
The term originates from Shakespeare's play
"Julius Caesar," written in 1599, where it is spoken by Casca, a
character who finds the Greek language incomprehensible. |
Synonyms |
It is beyond my comprehension; It is as
clear as mud. |
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