Expressions (A–Z)
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It is customary that / According to the custom of the world
It is customary and accepted that…; generally accepted in the world that…
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It is right and proper that... / it is only just that
According to the law, so it is. The law determines that...
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It is well known that Esau hates Jacob
It is well known that hatred of Israel and antisemitism are deeply rooted among...
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It slipped through his fingers; it got away from him.
He lost it after it was almost in his possession or under his control; he missed...
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it was pleasant for him, like balm to his bones
Figuratively: He received it with joy. The thing was most pleasant to him.
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Jew / "a person of the Mosaic Faith"
Figuratively: a Jew.
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Jew / ally
A term for a Jew. Or: an ally. A partner in a goal. A person with whom one has a...
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Job's news/ bitter news/ very bad news
Very bad and painful news (like the bad news that Job heard about the fate of hi...
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Journalistic duck
Information that is not true or false in the matter published in journalism or i...
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Just in case
In the event that it becomes necessary. If the matter is required.
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