Expressions (A–Z)
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Let's talk tachles
Figuratively: Let us talk about the main or practical matter.
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Library
A poetic term for a library in Haskalah literature (Beit Eked was the name of a...
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Life insurance
Insurance that provides compensation in the event of death.
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Light Broke Through
Light shone through something; a beam of light became visible.
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lightheartedly / with ease / gladly
With ease. Or: with joy.
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lightness of mind
See: "His mind is cheerful upon him."
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Like father like son / A chip off the old block
The son resembles the father, the son is a part of the father (literally from Ar...
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linen clothes
White garments symbolizing festivity.
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Litigant/ party to the dispute/ plaintiff/ opponent
A party to a judicial process. A person who has a legal dispute with another.
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Local resident / native
A permanent resident of a specific settlement.
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