Expressions (A–Z)
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a man of pains / sick person
A sickly person. One who suffers from various aches and pains.
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C
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Climbing on its own leaves
See: "He did not dare to raise his hand above the poverty of his lips."
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Flaccid Organ / Weak Link
Figuratively: a flaccid organ that does not function. Figuratively: a part of an...
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He has no air
Figuratively: became tired. Or: lost his strength.
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He has no power to do so
He is unable. Cannot do it.
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He who desires peace prepares for war/ si vis pacem, para bellum (L)
In order to reach a peace agreement with an enemy, one must make clear that they...
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His Bones Have Dried Up/ to be beyond hope/ "his bones dried up"
Figuratively: he has lost hope; he is in a hopeless situation. Or: he has grown...
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His strength failed him
See: ‘Exhaustion of strength.’
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Human being / man
A human being. Figuratively: a human creature with all his weaknesses.
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in utter exhaustion
See: 'Exhaustion of Powers.'
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