Expressions (A–Z)
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By tooth and eye
See: "He went out tooth and eye"
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by way of borrowing (metaphorically)
In a transferred way. Through the use of metaphor. The use of a word or linguist...
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By what merit did you deserve this? / What did you do to deserve it?
By what merit did you earn this? What did you do that entitled you to it?
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C
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Calf / young ox
Figuratively: bull. Or: calf.
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Calmly/ quietly/ peacefully
Calmly and without any anxiety; with moderation / unhurriedly.
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came at him indirectly
See: 'In Indirect Ways.'
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came at his expense
Caused him to lose. The profit of one was gained at the loss of another.
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came from nearby
See: "from nearby he came".
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Came in chains of bronze, was bound in chains of bronze
Figuratively: was shackled in fetters. Was arrested or put in prison.
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came in confusion
Was confused.
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