Expressions (A–Z)
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A Long Way
See: "The way is still long."
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A person who sows — may or may not eat
Success does not always await at the end of every effort or action. There is alw...
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A pity for the time
Metaphorically: a pity for the effort on the subject. The effort will not help....
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A Sweat That Saves Blood
See: "Sweating saves blood."
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After whom are you chasing? / Why are you in such a hurry? / Why are you putting in so much effort?
Figuratively: Where are you rushing to? Why are you putting in so much effort?
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After work comes rest / after vexation comes joy / after trouble comes rest
After effort comes rest. “You who toil and find — believe.” Reward will eventual...
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Blood, Sweat and Tears
By metaphor: great effort and willingness to sacrifice.
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Burden on the congregation
A burden or difficult effort caused, or likely to be caused, to the public.
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by his own merit
By virtue of his own character, efforts, or abilities.
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By the sweat of his brow
See: 'Sweat of the Palms.'
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