Expressions (A–Z)
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Larger than life
Inspiring admiration. Wonderful.
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men of great stature
See: men of great stature.
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P
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Promised the mountains and hills/ promised the moon
Promised great assurances to improve or to grant without fulfilling the promises...
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Should the axe boast itself against him that hews therewith?
In the question: Can the little one boast in the face of the great one? Or: The...
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T
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The Great Assembly
See: "The Great Assembly."
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The great eagle, very eminent (said of an important scholar, specially of Maimonides)
A wise and eloquent Torah scholar. Nickname for the Rambam.
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The Great Vacation
The summer vacation from school in the months of July or August.
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The Great World
By metaphor: the countries of the world for their beauty and uniqueness.
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The greatest and most important in society (of the group)/ the leader of the company/ big gun
In question: The leader of the group. The best or the greatest who understands a...
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The High Priest
See: "High Priest."
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