Expressions (A–Z)
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"if cedars have caught fire, what will the moss on the wall do"? "if the mighty have succumbed how shall the weak emerge unscathed?"
By analogy: If the situation is so dire among the strong, how will the weak cope...
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Dead flesh does not feel the knife
The dead cannot feel pain. By extension: A person in a most difficult situation...
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Don't take it to heart
See: "לקח ללב".
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How do you deal with this? / How do you handle this?
Figuratively: How does one deal with or handle this situation?
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If someone spits in your face, don't say it's raining
Figuratively: Do not ignore that you are being insulted. Do not misinterpret exp...
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If this scoundrel encounters you, drag him to the study hall
If you meet this wicked one, take him by force to the study hall to learn Torah....
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Master of Trial
See: "There is no wise one like a master of trial."
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No despair
Do not despair. A call for encouragement.
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Patience / forbearance / long-suffering
Patience; calmness; the ability to endure without anger.
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To go through fire and water
Figuratively: endured great suffering; suffered from various troubles.
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