Expressions (A–Z)
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Woe to the eyes that see thus
A cry of sorrow at seeing something distressing. How regrettable that things are...
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Woe to the generation that judges its judges; woe to the generation whose judges are judged
Woe to the generation that brings its judges or leaders to trial. It is a terrib...
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Woe to the generation whose judges are judged
See: "Woe to the generation whose judges are judged"
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Woe to the house whose windows open into darkness
Figuratively: A lament for a home lacking knowledge, books, or culture — as if i...
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Woe to the man whose advocate becomes his accuser!
Woe to the person whose advocate, meant to defend them in court, speaks against...
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Woe to the ship whose captain was lost!
Figuratively: A lament for a nation or community that has lost its good leader;...
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Woe to the wicked, woe to his neighbor!
Evil befalls the wicked and also his neighbor. The neighbor of the wicked may su...
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Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child
Figuratively: Woe to a nation ruled by an inexperienced or foolish leader “אִי”...
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Woe to… / alas and alack!
Something bad or bitter will befall…; the person will be in distress…; an expres...
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Wolf Man
See: 'Werewolf.'
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