Expressions (A–Z)
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Be a prey
Devoured by the hands of a living man.
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Be a tail to lions and do not be a head to jackals/ rather be a tail to lions and be not a head to jackals
By analogy: It is preferable to hold a lowly position among a company of wise or...
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Be Careful in Your Words
See: "He was cautious in his words."
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Be careful not to make too many books.
In a word of advice: Don't talk too much about the language.
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Be careful of him, be careful with him
Examine his behavior carefully. Treat him carefully.
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Be careful with ease as much as with severity.
See: "Be as careful in a light commandment as in a severe one."
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Be clean of hand! / Be clear of sin!
One should beware of any action that may arouse suspicion of dishonesty or decei...
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Be content with one's portion
She was content with what she had. She did not want more than her "portion" in l...
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Be deliberate in judgement
Do not rush to judge. An instruction to judges to weigh the evidence and argumen...
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Be disciplined with whips
Figuratively: to punish or discipline someone harshly; to punish someone in a se...
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