Expressions (A–Z)
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Renewed his youth/ to renew one's youth
Figuratively: regained his strength. Returned to doing things he had done in the...
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T
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the lion of the group
See: 'The Lion in the Group.'
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The son’s strength is greater than the father’s/ the son has excelled his father
By extension: the son is more successful than his father; the son’s deeds are be...
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There is no one who can rescue from his hand
There is no one who can save from him. It is impossible to rescue from his hands...
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To beat someone severely
He struck him with painful blows.
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To feel the force of his arm
See: "He showed him the force of his arm."
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To Take Courage / To Take Heart / To Gird One's Loins
Gathered his strength. Regained composure (literally: girded his loins).
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Unity is strength
When united, there is strength. A call for cooperation or avoidance of conflict.
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Walked on Coals
In the question: Be very careful not to fall into pitfalls (in the sense of the...
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Weak Knees
Weakness. Lack of vigor. Figuratively: a term for weak people in society.
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