uilen naar Athene dragen
التعريفات والمعاني
== Dutch ==
=== Etymology ===
Calque of Ancient Greek γλαῦκ’ εἰς Ἀθήνας (glaûk’ eis Athḗnas). Literally, “to carry owls to Athens”.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈœy̯lə(n) naːr aːˈteːnə ˈdraːɣə(n)/
=== Verb ===
uilen naar Athene dragen
(idiomatic) to bring owls to Athens, to do pointless work
Synonym: water naar de zee dragen
==== Conjugation ====