Expressions (A–Z)
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The eve of the (following) day
The night preceding the following day.
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The evil inclination only craves what is forbidden to it
It is human nature to desire most that which is forbidden. 'Stolen waters are sw...
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The evil inclination only desires that which is forbidden to it
See: "The evil inclination only desires that which is forbidden to it".
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The evil inclination rules only over what one's eyes see
A person's evil inclination grows stronger and is more likely to influence them...
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The eye of the needle is not too narrow for two lovers
Figuratively: A couple in love does not feel crowded living together. Love creat...
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The father of fathers of... / The greatest of all...
Figuratively: the greatest of all; the main or original source of something.
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The fear of judgment
The anxiety regarding the course of ongoing legal proceedings.
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The fear of the mosquito over the elephant, the fear of the swallow over the eagle
See: 'Like the fear of a mosquito over the elephant.'
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the finger of God / act of God
An act directed by God. Divine providence that guides things.
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the fire of dispute
By analogy: the harm caused by dispute in hatred, quarrels, and division that it...
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