Expressions (A–Z)
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His end drew near
See: "The coming of his end is near."
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His Excellency
A man with a high rank.
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His face curled up
See: "His face curled up."
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His face darkened
In question: His face became gloomy. His face became sad or serious (gloomy mean...
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His face was blackened like the rims of a pot/ to be disgraced/ his face was as black as a pot
By metaphor: deeply insulted by harsh rebukes cast upon him. His face was blacke...
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His fame spread throughout all the countries.
Figuratively: His name or deeds became widely known throughout the world.
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His hand reached out.
See: "No hand can reach."
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His hand was heavy on/ to treat severely (harshly)/ come down heavily upon/ to oppress
The hardship on another person's life. The imposition of restrictions.
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His head exploded
(Slang) Felt like a headache. Or: felt great fatigue from mental effort.
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His head is in the clouds
(Slang) by analogy: He is not focused on the matter at hand. He is not adept in...
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