Expressions (A–Z)
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Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom nor let the rich man glory in his riches
A proverb advocating modesty and warning against boasting and ostentation. 'And...
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Let not this parable be light in your eyes, let not the ... be light in your eyes
Do not belittle this parable or example. Learn and draw a lesson from this case,...
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Let off steam
To express anger and utter words of rage.
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Let sleeping dogs lie
Figuratively: Do not bring up issues or topics that are not currently on the age...
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Let the law pierce the mountain/ Let justice done, though the heavens fall!/ let there be justice whatever the outcome/ "let the law cut through the mountain"
The law and justice must be enforced at any cost, without regard for their conse...
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Let the owner of the ox come and stand by his ox/ Let the person concerned make his own request !
By analogy: the person concerned must take the trouble himself and come to reque...
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Let the Owner of the Vineyard Come and Destroy His Thorns/ Let the owner of the vineyard come and destroy his thorns !
Figuratively: let the one responsible come and punish. God will punish these peo...
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Let the world die!
(Slang) figuratively: I don't care about anything! (an angry exclamation)
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Let there be light
See: "And there was light."
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Let us deal wisely with them/ Let us scheme against him!
A call to act with cleverness and to prepare against him or to meet the expected...
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