Expressions (A–Z)
The site is still under construction and has not yet been proofread. There may be errors or inconsistencies in the vocalization, illustrations, and similar elements. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We would be happy if you report to us any errors or anything that needs improvement. 🙏🙏
""
"
-
"if cedars have caught fire, what will the moss on the wall do"? "if the mighty have succumbed how shall the weak emerge unscathed?"
By analogy: If the situation is so dire among the strong, how will the weak cope...
213 views
A
-
A baker does not testify about his own dough
A person cannot testify to the quality of their own work, as they are not object...
177 views -
A chick that has just come out of its shell
By analogy: A young, inexperienced person. Someone who has only just begun to ga...
159 views -
a choice between plague and cholera
see: "It's like choosing between plague and cholera."
163 views -
A coin in a jar makes a loud noise
See: "A coin in a jar makes a loud noise".
241 views -
A flute for musicians, but not accepted by weavers
The flute is pleasant to musicians and singers but not accepted by the weavers....
168 views -
A gourd, a gourd is known from its stem
See: "A pumpkin, a pumpkin is recognized from the time it starts growing."
153 views -
A handful will not satisfy the lion
A little does not satisfy the lion’s hunger. By extension: the quantity is not e...
201 views -
A man was born to work / Man is born unto trouble
A person’s destiny is to labor for their livelihood. A proverb emphasizing the i...
225 views -
A myrtle standing among myrtle shrubs is still called a myrtle
See: "A myrtle found among thorns—its name is still myrtle."
156 views