Expressions (A–Z)
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"if cedars have caught fire, what will the moss on the wall do"? "if the mighty have succumbed how shall the weak emerge unscathed?"
By analogy: If the situation is so dire among the strong, how will the weak cope...
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a beast in man's guise/ bestial
By extension: a coarse person whose behavior is fitting of an animal or a beast.
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A coin in a jar makes a loud noise
See: "A coin in a jar makes a loud noise".
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A donkey remains a donkey / Never went out an ass and came home a horse
Figuratively: a fool cannot become wise. "If someone is stupid, it lasts a long...
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A flute for musicians, but not accepted by weavers
The flute is pleasant to musicians and singers but not accepted by the weavers....
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A handful will not satisfy the lion
A little does not satisfy the lion’s hunger. By extension: the quantity is not e...
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A knife is only sharpened by the blade of another knife
A knife can only be sharpened by another knife. Figuratively: Studying together...
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A knife is only sharpened by the blade of another knife
A knife can be sharpened only by another knife. Figuratively: Study in partnersh...
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A lion does not roar over a heap of straw, but over a heap of flesh
A lion only roars when it has good food within reach. Figuratively: When a perso...
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A person is not called righteous unless he is good
A person who is 'righteous' only by fulfilling religious commandments but is not...
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