Expressions (A–Z)
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A fire burns in his bones
See: "Like a fire burning in his bones."
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B
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Burned like fire in his bones
He was fervent for the idea. He was utterly devoted to the idea, completely.
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H
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Have these bones come to life?!
Figuratively: Is there a chance or hope for something?! Is there a revival or re...
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L
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Limbering up
See: "He extracted his bones."
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M
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May rot come into his bones/ To hell with him !/ May his bones rot !/ May rot penetrate his bones !
Figuratively: a curse wishing that the person will die.
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S
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Skin and bones/ bag of bones
A pile of bones (also meaning a mound or heap).
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T
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Tendons and bones
See: “skin and bones.”
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The cold penetrated the bones
See: "A web penetrates the trees."
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The dry trees
See: "The Vision of the Dry Bones."
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Vertebrates
Vertebrates. A collective name for mammals and birds that have bones.
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