agradar a gregos e troianos

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “to please the Greeks as well as the Trojans”, a reference to the Trojan War.

Verb

agradar a gregos e troianos (first-person singular present agrado a gregos e troianos, first-person singular preterite agradei a gregos e troianos, past participle agradado a gregos e troianos)

1. to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds (to try to please everyone, especially those with differing opinions)