Expressions (A–Z)
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Woe is me / Alas / Woe to …
An exclamation expressing sorrow, grief, or concern; also used as a warning of i...
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Woe to him if he does... and woe to him if he does not...
Woe to him if he acts one way, and woe to him if he acts the other; in either ca...
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Woe to him who does not know how to distinguish between good and evil
Pity the person who cannot tell right from wrong; the loss of moral judgment or...
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Woe to me
See: "Woe to…".
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Woe to me that I gave my portion to the people of the land
Figuratively: I regret having supported people who are unworthy, or having entru...
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Woe to me that I have seen you like this
I am very distressed to see you in such a difficult state. I share in your pain.
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Woe to that one… and woe to that one…
An expression of pity or mockery toward someone or something in an unfortunate o...
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Woe to the authority, for it buries those who possess it
Sometimes the position of power or high status a person attains ultimately leads...
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Woe to the dough whose baker testifies that it is bad
Figuratively: Something is truly bad if even its creator admits that it is flawe...
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Woe to the ears that hear this / What a disgrace
An exclamation expressing sorrow or dismay upon hearing distressing or shameful...
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