Expressions (A–Z)
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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 person should not cast excessive fear into his household
See: "One should never cast excessive fear into his household".
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Act like a man
Behave in a feminine or "feminine" manner.
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An image to identify with
A person who is admired or whom others seek to emulate in behavior.
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As you do, so will you be done by / A person is treated as he treats others
As a person behaves, so is he treated. In the way a person judges others, so is...
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Be careful of him, be careful with him
Examine his behavior carefully. Treat him carefully.
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Bordered on audacity
Was on the border of audacity. Behavior that was audacious or outrageous.
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bordering on audacity
See: ‘bordered on audacity’.
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Came like a thief, came like a thief in the night
Figuratively: behaved in a way that appears suspicious or illegal.
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Came out big
Behaved in a way that inspired respect; his status rose after something he did.
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