Expressions (A–Z)
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Donkey ears
Folds on the edge of a page made as a reminder.
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Double standard / false weights / discrimination
By extension: discrimination, perversion of justice, preferential treatment of a...
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dry land / arid land / waste (desolate) land
Dry land after drought; desolation. Figuratively: total destruction.
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Dry-farmed land / Rainfed field
Cultivated land that depends entirely on rainfall for moisture, without any arti...
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Dual Citizenship
A person holding citizenship in two countries.
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dubious personality
A person who cannot be trusted. Or: a person considered to be involved in crimin...
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Due to Their Excessive Haste, You Spill Your Drink / By Their Haste You Spill
As a result of excessive haste, the liquid spills. A proverb criticizing overhas...
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Dust of Arrogance
A slight form of arrogance; minor haughtiness.
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Dust of Man / Human Dust
A derogatory term for a lowly population, lacking people of value or importance.
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Each man against his brother, each man’s hand against his brother
One against another. One strikes or harms his fellow.
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