Expressions (A–Z)
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To be on the side of (follow) the majority/ to consider the opinion of the majority
You will follow the advice of the majority. You will decide according to the dec...
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To be outmoded / old-fashioned / to be old and of no use / it’s worn with age
Worn out from age or obsolescence. Became outdated or irrelevant. Lacking the ab...
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To be overfamiliar with someone/ to treat someone abusively (rudely)
Lost sensitivity or appreciation for..., or: began to despise...
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To be pleased about (gratified by) something done / to congratulate someone on finishing a task
Blessed the completion of the task. Figuratively: finished at a good hour. Thank...
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To be plundered
To plunder or plunder. In the question: To destroy and ruin. To be destroyed and...
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To be precise in one's language
He was careful not to speak idle words. He was careful in the things he said. He...
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To be prepared to continue/ ready to go on/ "his hand is still outstretched"
Figuratively: his strength is still with him. He is still continuing that action...
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To be profuse in words(longwinded)/ to be verbose/ talkative
The word of the multitude (the great one means the hearing of the multitude).
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to be punished / to get his punishment
He was punished. He received what he deserved.
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To be puzzled / To be at a loss / Unable to decide / Was perplexed
In elevated style: did not know how to act; lost his composure.
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