Expressions (A–Z)
The site is still under construction and has not yet been proofread. There may be errors or inconsistencies in the vocalization, illustrations, and similar elements. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We would be happy if you report to us any errors or anything that needs improvement. 🙏🙏
""
A
-
A Flicker of Hope
See: "A Twist of Hope."
121 views -
a man in distress
A man who is constantly in hardship and distress. A hard-luck man.
145 views -
A person should never despair even if the worse comes to the worst/never say die
Figuratively: Even in the hardest times of the greatest danger, a person must no...
165 views -
A sigh breaks half of a person's body/ care is an enemy to life
Sighs of despair uttered by a person from exhaustion, or that sap one's inner st...
150 views -
And things will end.
See: "Things will end."
106 views -
And where is wisdom to be found?
Where can wisdom be found? Wisdom is not easy to find. In the question: The mind...
108 views
C
-
Came away disappointed
To be disappointed; to leave with a feeling of letdown or distress.
8 views -
Cry of despair/ cry of destruction
A cry resulting from deep pain and despair. An expression of pain following a di...
59 views -
Cursed be the day on which I was born
In ornate language: Cursed is the day on which I was born. By extension: It is a...
235 views
D
-
Despair without knowledge/ unconscious resignation
Despair of finding the lost object when it later becomes clear that the item was...
27 views