Expressions (A–Z)
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Even a child is known by his deeds
A proverb according to which one can see and discern a child’s character by his...
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Even birds recognize the narrow-eyed (the envious/mean-spirited)
By analogy: The character of the narrow-eyed (envious, stingy, or someone who be...
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Even the beneficiary of a miracle does not recognize his own miracle
See: "Even the beneficiary of a miracle does not recognize his own miracle".
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Folly bound in a youth’s heart – a rod of discipline will drive it away
A proverb stating that at the age of 'ten foolish', the years of childhood when...
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Freeloader / Parasite
A person who earns money without giving anything in return. A term for a lazy pe...
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Grasping the trivial and neglecting the essential
See: "Grasped the trivial and neglected the essential".
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Happy is the believer
Happy is the person who believes. By extension: the expression is used to cast d...
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Happy is the man that fears always/ the best safety lies in fear.
It is good for a person who tends to fear and be cautious of what is to come. A...
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He ate a spoiled fish, was beaten, and gave a hundred coins
See: "He eats a spoiled fish, is beaten, and gives a hundred coins."
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He ate the fruit of his deeds
See: "He ate the fruit of his deeds"
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