Expressions (A–Z)
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His Wisdom Stood Him
Figuratively: The wisdom that he possesses helped him; by virtue of his wisdom,...
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house call
A visit by a doctor to the patient’s home.
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How wonderful!
Figuratively: great. Very good.
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hurriedly ran
Ran and hastened. Figuratively: hurried to do (something). Acted with speed.
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I am their laughing stock
Figuratively: I am the object of their ridicule. They speak of me with mockery (...
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In either case, woe to the pot
Figuratively: In any option that is chosen, the same damage will occur. The resu...
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In the eye of the storm
At the heart of the storm. Figuratively: in the midst of a great division or pub...
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in the middle of nowhere
Figuratively: in a remote and uninhabited place.
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in the middle of the world
Figuratively: a central place in a central city. Or: an undefined place.
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In the strict sense of the word
In the literal meaning of the words. In the literal sense.
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