Expressions (A–Z)
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A patient man calms a quarrel
A proverb meaning that a good and forgiving person brings reconciliation or ends...
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A wrathful man stirs up discord, but he who is slow to anger calms strife
A proverb describing the nature of a quarrelsome person to stir up conflict, and...
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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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And Even Though It Delays
See: "Even if it delays, it will surely come."
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at your leisure
Figuratively: When you have free time. When it is more convenient for you.
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Constant Dropping Wears Away the Stone / Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
An expression describing the power of time and persistence to change or overcome...
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delayed in coming, his steps were late in coming, delayed in arriving
Was late. Delayed and has not yet arrived.
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Do not try to appease your friend while he rages
Do not try to reconcile or reason with someone when he is boiling with anger. On...
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Either the rogue dies or the dog dies / Time will solve it
Figuratively: time will take its course and the problem will resolve itself.
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Epilogue / Finale
Conclusion; the end of a matter; the final outcome or result.
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