Expressions (A–Z)
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As if it were air
As if it does not exist. Ignore it as if it were not present in the place.
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As if nothing, as if nothing happened
Figuratively: while ignoring what happened.
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B
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Bury one's head in the sand/ bury one's head in the sand
To ignore facts that are inconvenient; to ignore reality.
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D
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Does Not Open Mouth and Whistles
See: "There is no mouth open and no one who is scolding."
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H
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he does not pay attention
See: "he does not pay attention."
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He does not pay attention to him
See: "Did not pay attention to him."
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He has no one to inquire after him
There is no one who is interested in him.
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He who silences ears
See: "Deafening the ears."
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I
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If there is no bread, let them eat cakes
A critical saying directed at the upper class, who are oblivious to the needs of...
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T
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there is neither voice nor answer
No one answers the call. There is no response to the request. No one is present.
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