A1 Idiom Neutral

Χάνω τη γη κάτω από τα πόδια

I lose ground under my feet

Significado

Feeling shocked or losing control.

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Contexto cultural

Due to frequent seismic activity, the 'earth moving' is a very visceral metaphor for Greeks. Similar idioms exist across the region, linking physical stability to emotional security.

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Use it for drama

This phrase is very effective in storytelling to show how much a character was affected.

Significado

Feeling shocked or losing control.

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Use it for drama

This phrase is very effective in storytelling to show how much a character was affected.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the idiom.

Έχασα τη ___ κάτω από τα πόδια μου.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: γη

The idiom is 'χάνω τη γη κάτω από τα πόδια μου'.

When do you use this phrase?

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you are shocked by bad news.

It describes emotional instability, not happiness or daily activities.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Έχασα τη ___ κάτω από τα πόδια μου.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: γη

The idiom is 'χάνω τη γη κάτω από τα πόδια μου'.

When do you use this phrase? Choose A2

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you are shocked by bad news.

It describes emotional instability, not happiness or daily activities.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is almost exclusively for negative or shocking events.

Frases relacionadas

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Χάνω τον κόσμο

synonym

I lost the world

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Είμαι σε σοκ

similar

I am in shock

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