μη στάξει και μη βρέξει

Greek

FWOTD – 10 November 2022

Etymology

Literally, “don't let it drip or get wet”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mi ˈsta.ksi ce mi ˈvɾe.ksi/

Adjective

μη στάξει και μη βρέξει • (mi stáxei kai mi vréxei) (indeclinable)

  1. (idiomatic) pampered, spoiled, mollycoddled (excessively well-cared for and/or sheltered)
    Η μάνα της την είχε πάντα μη βρέξει και μη στάξει και επομένως δεν ήταν έτοιμη να αντιμετωπίσει τον κόσμο.
    I mána tis tin eíche pánta mi vréxei kai mi stáxei kai epoménos den ítan étoimi na antimetopísei ton kósmo.
    Her mother had always pampered and spoiled her so therefore she wasn't ready to face the world.

Usage notes

  • Often abbreviated to only the first part (as in the first quote) or the full form with order reversed (as in the second quote).
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