Expressions (A–Z)
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A
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And they hoped to make grapes, and they made men.
In the question: A disappointment followed by hope for success, a sinking that d...
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B
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bad joke
By extension: a failed attempt. A disappointing event.
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Blow up in one's face
In the question: Did he hurt him badly or cause him great disappointment after h...
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C
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Came away disappointed
To be disappointed; to leave with a feeling of letdown or distress.
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Came out with his hands on his head/ to be disappointed/ to fail badly/ to be dreadfully disappointed
Came out disappointed; came out at a loss; failed; was defeated (an expression b...
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Children I have reared and brought up and they have rebelled (sinned) against Me
A phrase emphasizing a father’s disappointment in his children who behave badly...
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D
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Disappointment/ hopeless yearning/ failing eyes
With great longing intertwined with disappointment. In shortness of spirit. In g...
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His eyes darkened/ his eyes grew dim/ to be stunned/ to be overwhelmed with grief
He was overcome with great astonishment and grief. He was disappointed to see a...
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His heart soured
See: "The heart became sour."
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His match did not turn out well
See: 'His Match Did Not Rise Beautifully'"
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