Expressions (A–Z)
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I sought him but did not find him
Searched for him a lot but did not find him. Figuratively: lost.
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O
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on a way that is not a way
See: 'Way Not a Way.'
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P
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pit of destruction
See: 'Well of the Pit.'
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R
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Requested from him
Asked for the thing from him. Demanded from him.
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Sought advice and strategy
Searched for an idea or a tactic.
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Sought an excuse
See: “He looked for an excuse.”
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Sought his insult
See: “He claimed his insult.”
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Sought to curse but was found blessing
See: “He came to curse but was found blessing.”
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Sought to live in tranquility, and the turmoil of … sprang upon him
When … wished to rest in tranquility, the trouble of … came upon him.
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There is no half-death
It is impossible to be half dead and half alive. Figuratively: something is illo...
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