Expressions (A–Z)
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I am their laughing stock
Figuratively: I am the object of their ridicule. They speak of me with mockery (...
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If he wishes/ to wish/ desire to/ have a mind for/ to intend/ have in mind/ He has his soul (if he has his soul)
Literary: wants to; if he so desires.
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L
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Long day
In a recommendation: a single day. In a question: a long time.
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M
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May I not live to see the Redemption if not...(oath) (spoken the truth)
In elevated style: an oath formula, I swear that...
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May the dead be wrapped in his shroud
Figuratively: something with no chance of success; the matter is lost. It can be...
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N
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None is excused
Figuratively: There is no exception. No one is exempt from this (originally, 'na...
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O
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one fine (clear) morning
In poetic usage: a morning without clouds. By extension: an ordinary morning; th...
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P
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Peanut
Figuratively: the peanut fruit.
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S
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Sat Between the Sheepfolds
In literary style: sat with folded arms, refraining from taking part in the matt...
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T
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The rain has a father
Figuratively, in elevated literary style: everything happens under providence; o...
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