Expressions (A–Z)
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B
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Back to back
Each one turns his back to the other or leans on the back of the other. By analo...
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C
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Came out with the upper hand
See: "has the upper hand."
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H
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His wisdom exceeds his deeds.
See: "His wisdom is greater than his deeds."
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K
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Knowledge is power
Knowing information gives the knower power and ability. Knowledge provides econo...
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O
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One Point in His Favor
He is leading by one point against the competitor. Figuratively: he has won at t...
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R
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Reason for praise/ sound (good) reasoning/ helpful reason/ good taste/ a point in favour
A favorable reason or positive merit that warrants praise.
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T
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The advantage of wisdom over folly is like the advantage of light over darkness.
Wisdom is preferable to foolishness, just as light is preferable to darkness.
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