Quote by William Shakespeare

For mine own part, it was Greek to me

For mine own part, it was Greek to me

Summary

This quote by William Shakespeare means that the speaker did not understand or comprehend something. When something is described as "Greek," it implies that it is unintelligible or incomprehensible, especially if the person is not familiar with the Greek language or culture. The phrase is often used humorously to convey a lack of understanding or confusion. In this context, the speaker is expressing their inability to comprehend or make sense of a particular situation or concept.

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