Expressions (A–Z)
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He went to his sufferings.
He went about his business and his affairs. He went about his path and the troub...
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His life is not life
Figuratively: his life is not worthy of being called life; his life is full of s...
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In your blood shall you live
Figuratively: You shall live despite being now wallowing in blood. By extension:...
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L
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Land of darkness, heart of the gloom
A place of darkness. By extension: a place of suffering and hopelessness. The he...
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Live Like a Dog
See: "dog's life."
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Pains of Peace
The difficulties and suffering involved in achieving peace.
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Seized with pain / Gripped by pain
Suffering from severe pain.
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The cup was filled to overflowing/ to reach the end of one's tether
The stomach was filled to its brim. In a question: It reached its maximum. Thing...
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There is nothing in the world harder than poverty
There is no hardship in life greater than the difficulties of poverty, which inc...
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To go through fire and water
Figuratively: endured great suffering; suffered from various troubles.
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