Expressions (A–Z)
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He was brought up to the gallows
See: "Ascending to the gallows."
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M
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Mountains hanging by a hair/ Castles in the air
By metaphor: great and important matters based on minimal foundations. Or: lofty...
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O
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One who carries his cross on his shoulder/ to bear one's cross
Figuratively: brings disaster upon himself with his own hands; or: his fate is s...
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T
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The matter depends on...
See: "Hang the matter on...".
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