Greek to me



Greek to me

Unintelligible, as in “I didn't understand a word he said—it was all Greek to me.” Shakespeare said it best in this exchange from Julius Caesar: Cassius: Did Cicero say any thing? Casca: Aye, he spoke Greek. Cassius: To what effect? Casca: Nay, an' I tell you that, I'll ne'er look you i' the face again: but those that understood him smiled at one another and shook their heads; but, for mine own part, it was Greek to me.
See also: Greek

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Levon-Armenian
AilÍSAY-leeshIrish
ReadREEDEnglish (Rare)
Helmo-Ancient Germanic
JaylenJAY-lən (American), JAY-lin (English)African American (Modern), English (Modern)
JuliusYOO:-li-uws (Ancient Roman), JOO-lee-əs (English), YOO-lee-uws (German)Ancient Roman, English, German