Expressions (A–Z)
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A goose for one zuz, and its lung for four
The goose is sold for one zuz, but its lung for four. Figuratively, sometimes a...
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A guest does not bring another guest
It is not customary for a guest to bring an additional guest on their own initia...
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A guest for a moment sees every flaw
A guest or newcomer easily notices flaws or problems that regulars no longer see...
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A guest for an hour / A temporary guest
By extension: A person who is present in a place or situation only for a short o...
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A guest inclined to stay overnight / As a guest inclined to lodge
See: "As a guest inclined to stay overnight." (i.e., refers to a guest who is di...
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A ha'penny doctor, a ha'penny cure / What you get for nothing is worth nothing
Figuratively: A doctor who works for free is worth nothing. By extension: When a...
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A handful will not satisfy the lion
A little does not satisfy the lion’s hunger. By extension: the quantity is not e...
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A harsh man
A person with a harsh character. Stubborn.
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A hurried one cuts off
See: 'The Tongue of the Hasty Cuts Off.'
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A judge has only what his eyes see
A judge has only the admissible legal evidence presented before his eyes, and on...
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