Expressions (A–Z)
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C
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cunning (malicious) person
Schemer. A person who plots schemes against others.
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D
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Deceit / Fraud / Falsehood — "Stones of Deceit, Scales of Deceit"
Figuratively and poetically: weights used to deceive — trade or conduct based on...
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him
There are situations in which it is better not to respond to a fool at all, so a...
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Do not contend with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm
A proverb urging not to provoke or engage in quarrels, and not to fight unnecess...
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Do not love sleep, lest you become poor
A proverb warning against laziness (expressed by unnecessary sleep), which ultim...
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Do not say: 'As he did to me, so will I do to him'
A proverb against vengeance and holding grudges, and in favor of reconciliation....
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E
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Enough for His Need
Sufficient to supply his needs. According to his measure of need.
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Everything is good in its season/ a stitch in time saves nine
It is good to act at the most appropriate time.
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F
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Fellow-sufferer / Comrade in misfortune / In the same boat
People who share the same trouble or hardship; companions in distress.
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G
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Glory not yourself in the presence of a king
Figuratively: One should not boast before an important and distinguished person....
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