Expressions (A–Z)
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C
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Contempt of the dead
Desecration of the honor of the dead. Performing an action that harms the dignit...
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H
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His lamp has gone out
In literary usage: died; passed away. The expression comes from Psalms 18:29: "F...
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His soul departed, his spirit departed, he breathed his last/ to die/ to breathe one's last
Died. His soul departed.
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M
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May he be set apart for long life, may he be set apart for good and long life/ May he live long/ May he be set apart for long life (expression used when mentioning a living person immediately after the dead)
May he be different from me who is remembered and may he be granted a long life....
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May he rest on his bed in peace/ May he rest in peace! / Requiescat in pace! (L)
A blessing said in honor of the deceased, wishing that he merit the "life of the...
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N
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No longer with us
By extension: passed away. Deceased.
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O
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One who descends to dust/ dead
In elevated or literary language: someone who has already died and passed from t...
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