Expressions (A–Z)
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A
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a pistol in the temple
He saw: "He pressed a pistol to his temple".
154 views
B
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Bared his claws and teeth
Metaphorically: behaved in a threatening way or showed readiness to fight.
30 views
F
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Flexing muscles
Intimidation: An action intended to threaten or frighten.
105 views
H
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He buried his head in the lion's mouth.
See: "His head was buried in the lion's mouth."
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He cast his mark on..., He cast his mark on...
Scare..., fear..., cause... to be afraid of him.
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He cast his terror
Threats. He cast his terror. He intimidated with threats.
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He placed a gun on his table
Figuratively: He threatened him, implying that he must either excuse himself or...
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His blood is upon his own head/he is guilty of murder/he should bear the responsibility
Liable to death. Endangers his own life. Obligated for his own soul. An expressi...
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His life hangs in the balance/ to be in mortal danger/ "he is in great danger"
He is in life-threatening danger.
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Hold a pistol to someone's head
He threatened him. He blackmailed him with threats.
86 views