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  What it means

  Literally “from Annas to Caiaphas.” Means being sent from pillar to post, or being bounced around between different authorities/offices without getting anything settled.

  Vocabulary

  • od... do... — from... to...

  Grammar note

  Uses proper names in the genitive case.

  Cultural context

  Biblical reference to Jesus being sent back and forth between high priests. Common when complaining about bureaucracy.

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