Used when something is too complex to comprehend, not just foreign languages. She tried explaining chess strategy, but it’s all Greek to me.
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Informal Usage
It’s a casual idiom, suitable for informal conversations rather than formal or academic writing. Can you explain this tax form? It’s all Greek to me.
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Cultural Nuance
Recognize this phrase originates from English-speaking cultures, so it may not resonate in non-English contexts. When I used 'it’s all Greek to me' in France, they didn’t understand the expression.