Expressions (A–Z)
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A person is always liable / A man is always responsible for his actions
There is always the possibility that a person may cause harm or make mistakes. A...
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An enemy of the people
Figuratively: A person who betrays their people or causes them harm.
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B
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Bear hug
Assistance or support during the creation of a debt or causing harm to the perso...
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Bitter mistake
A faulty act or mistake that causes great damage.
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C
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came to a mishap
See: "A mishap befell him."
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D
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devoured every good plot
See: "devoured every good plot"
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Don't be right, be wise
It is better to avoid confrontation even if you are right. A wise person knows h...
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G
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Got off lightly, came off cheaply
Could have been harmed more than was actually the case.
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He ate it
He lost. He suffered damage. He was deceived.
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He who harms himself harms his family with him.
See: "Whoever harms himself harms his family with him."
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