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1314
Ἄλλο γλαὺξ ἄλλο κορώνη φθέγγεται
one thing the owl cries, another the crow
A proverb in reference to people/things not in harmony with each other.
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1337
Ἄλλος βίος ἄλλη δίαιτα
another life (and) another way of living
A proverb in reference to those who have turned to a better life.
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1338
Ἄλλος οὗτος Ἡρακλῆς
this man is another Herakles
[sc. A saying] in reference to those accomplishing something by force. Something proverbial said first about Theseus or about the Herakles [who was one] of the Idaean Dactyls or about the son of Alcmene …
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1341
Ἄλλοτε μητρυιὴ πέλει ἡμέρη ἄλλοτε μήτηρ
sometimes a day is a step-mother (but) sometimes a mother
[sc. A saying] in reference to those being sometimes unlucky, sometimes lucky.
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1343
Ἀλλότρια βάλλειν
to throw others' throws
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those failing utterly in dice-playing.
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1344
Ἀλλότριον ἀμᾷς θέρος
you are reaping someone else's summer-crop
[sc. A saying] in reference to those harvesting other people's fruits.
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1352
Ἀλλ' οὐ διὰ τὴν ἐν τῷ ποδὶ πρὸς τὴν λύραν ἀμετρίαν τρίαν
but not through the disproportion in the foot for the lyre
[sc. A saying] in reference to those paying the penalty for a fault other than the ones for which they are themselves being accused and brought forward.
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1354
Ἀλλ' οὐκ αὖθις ἀλώπηξ
but not again a fox
[sc. This saying] omits "into a trap"; a fox [steps] into a trap once.
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1355
Ἀλλ' οὐκ ἔνεστι συκοφάντου δήγματος
but it does not have [a charm] against an informer's bite
[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to ineffectual things. It leaves out the [word] "charm". The attendant says in character that there is no spell on the ring that serves as an antidote for …
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1381
Ἁλῶν δὲ φόρτος ἔνθεν ἦλθεν ἔνθ' ἔβη
a cargo of salt, whence it comes, there it goes
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those using their possessions for themselves and sharing with no one.
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1384
Ἁλώνητον
salt-bought
[Meaning] that which is purchased by salt. Equivalent to barbarous. Also [there is] a proverb: 'a salt-bought slave'. In reference to those worthy of no account; inasmuch as merchants conveying salt inland used to …
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1388
Ἀλωπεκίζειν
to play the fox
[sc. A verb used] in reference to those attempting to deceive.
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1391
Ἀλώπηξ οὐ δωροδοκεῖται
a fox does not take bribes
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those not easily won over by bribes. Cratinus in Laws [writes]: "each one of you is a fox who takes bribes"
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1392
Ἀλώπηξ τὸν βοῦν ἐλαύνει
a fox drives the ox
The proverb is applied to things which do not happen in accordance with reason. "When associating with a fox, expect foxiness."
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short
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1399
Ἄλλως ᾄδεις
you are singing for nothing
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those toiling in vain.
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1400
Ἄλλως ἀναλίσκεις ὕδωρ
you are using up water for nothing
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those toiling in vain in speeches. It is taken from those speaking to water in the [sc. Athenian] jurycourts.
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1409
Ἁλσὶ διασμηχθεὶς ὄναιτ' ἂν οὑτοσί
this man might be helped if he were rubbed with salt
[sc. A saying] in reference to those committing follies; metaphorically from jars and wine, into which salt is thrown so that it won't turn and smell like vinegar too easily. Since we are accustomed …
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1414
Ἄλλοι κάμον ἄλλοι ὤναντο
some work (but) others are benefited
[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who have inherited contrary to expectation.
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1419
Ἄλλοις μὲν γλῶττα ἄλλοις δὲ γόμφοι
for some a tongue [but] for others molars
Inasmuch as some [are] babblers, others gluttons.
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short
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1449
Ἀλφειός
Alpheios, Alpheus
A river of the Arcadian city [of that name], which is situated in the Peloponnese. Reaching open water through the Adriatic Sea, and mixing in no way with the brine, it surges up by …
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medium
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1459
Ἅμμα
[Kasiotic] knot
[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are crooked in their ways; [sc. named] from the Pelusians in Kasion, who by native skill used to tie knots when joining beams to beams.
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short
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1460
Ἅμα δίδου καὶ λάμβανε
give and take at the same time
A proverb in reference to those who are inconsiderate and not to be trusted.
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short
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1462
Ἅμα ἔπος ἅμα ἔργον
no sooner said than done
A proverb in reference to those who accomplish [something] quickly and swiftly.
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1463
Ἀμάλη
corn-bundle, sheaf
[Meaning] the crop. And [there is] a saying: "with the very sheaves": in reference to those who are utterly destroyed, as if to the very foundations.
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1464
Ἅμ' ἠλέηται καὶ τέθνηκεν ἡ χάρις
no sooner had grace shown pity than she died
A proverb in reference to those who are fortunate and quickly forgetting.
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short
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1470
Ἀμάθητος
ignorant, simple
[Meaning] untaught. "Justinus was ignorant of all letters and was, in a word, illiterate". Also, "you are ignorant and idle and have not even treaded Aesop". In reference to idiots. The [verb] path=sai ["to …
high
short
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1478
Ἀμαλθείας κέρας
Amaltheia's horn, Amalthea's horn
[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are living in plenty and steering a straight course and are flourishing. In Myths: "there where life for me is a horn of the goat …
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short
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1486
Ἅμαξα τὸν βοῦν ἕλκει
a wagon is dragging the ox
[no gloss]
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1504
Ἄμας ἀπῄτουν οἱ δ' ἀπηρνοῦντο σκάφας
they were asking for shovels but the others were refusing them bowls
[sc. A Saying] in reference to those who ask for some things but are told they cannot have things different from those requested.
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short
α
1510
Ἅμματα
[Kasiotic] knots
[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are crooked in their ways. [So called] from the Pelousians in Kasion, who by natural skill used to weave knots in order to attach one …
high
medium
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