Expressions (A–Z)
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A
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A handful will not satisfy the lion
A little does not satisfy the lion’s hunger. By extension: the quantity is not e...
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C
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came with empty hands
Came when there is nothing in his hands. Figuratively: came with nothing, arrive...
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H
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He cannot afford to
He does not have the financial means to obtain (like an arm that cannot reach).
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He does not have a penny, he does not have even a penny to his name
Very poor. Has no money at all (prutah means a coin of little value that existed...
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L
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Lack of money/ lack (loss) of money
Short on money. Or: Lost my money.
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S
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Suffer the shame of famine
See: "the shame of famine."
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Y
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You cannot compare one who has bread in his basket to one who does not
A person who has bread and food is not like one who does not have food. By exten...
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