"σηκώθηκαν τα πόδια να χτυπήσουν το κεφάλι" meaning in Greek

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Proverb

Forms: sikóthikan ta pódia na chtypísoun to kefáli [romanization], the feet rose up to hit the head [literally]
Head templates: {{head|el|proverb}} σηκώθηκαν τα πόδια να χτυπήσουν το κεφάλι • (sikóthikan ta pódia na chtypísoun to kefáli)
  1. 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) (english: the cucumbers rose up to fuck the greengrocer) [literally, vulgar]
    Sense id: en-σηκώθηκαν_τα_πόδια_να_χτυπήσουν_το_κεφάλι-el-proverb-P9VYPvcF Categories (other): Greek entries with incorrect language header, Greek proverbs

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