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Κόβω φλέβες

Literally "I'm cutting veins," this is a dramatic and non-literal expression of extreme adoration or obsession. It's used hyperbolically to show an intense, almost self-destructive level of love or admiration for a person, a band, or even a food. It is not meant literally.

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Examples in context

Για εκείνον τον ηθοποιό, κόβω φλέβες.

For that actor, I'm head over heels.

Η Μαρία κόβει φλέβες για τη σοκολάτα.

Maria is head over heels for chocolate.

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