Expressions (A–Z)
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A stone that has no one to turn it over
An expression describing something or someone neglected, unattended, or forgotte...
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a trampled threshold
See: "like a trampled threshold".
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Air to breathe
Said of something essential and vital for existence, just as air is necessary fo...
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B
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by analogy
See: "by way of analogy."
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C
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Catapult Stones / Sling-Stones
Large sling-stones launched from an ancient siege engine called a ballista, used...
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E
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Eat someone for breakfast
Figuratively: capable of overcoming someone easily; or much more talented than t...
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G
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Graceful doe
See: "Graceful hind".
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I
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If a donkey climbs a ladder
See: "Until a donkey climbs a ladder."
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Magnet / Lodestone / Attraction
Figuratively: something or someone that attracts or draws others in. Originally...
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O
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One of the Empty
See: "Like One of the Empty".
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