Expressions (A–Z)
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A
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A prisoner cannot release himself from prison
A prisoner does not have the power to free himself from captivity and therefore...
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B
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Blind Man in a Chimney
See: "like a blind man in a chimney."
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L
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Lack of ability / helplessness
See: "Helplessness" or "powerlessness"
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P
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powerless, in utter powerlessness
Lack of strength. Absolute exhaustion. Inability ("On" means strength, power).
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T
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There's nothing you can do about it
By extension: One must accept the situation. Things cannot be changed.
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W
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Weakness / Inability / Helplessness
Powerlessness. Inability to cope with a problem (originally referring to lack of...
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