A2 Idiom Informal

φτηνά τη γλίτωσα

I got off lightly

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Meaning

Avoiding a worse outcome in a situation.

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Cultural Background

Greeks are very expressive about their luck.

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Use with emotion

Say it with a sigh of relief.

Meaning

Avoiding a worse outcome in a situation.

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Use with emotion

Say it with a sigh of relief.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Έπεσα από το ποδήλατο, αλλά ευτυχώς ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: φτηνά τη γλίτωσα

This is the correct idiom for a narrow escape.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

Έπεσα από το ποδήλατο, αλλά ευτυχώς ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: φτηνά τη γλίτωσα

This is the correct idiom for a narrow escape.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's about situations, not literal prices.

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