Expressions (A–Z)
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Freeloader / Parasite
A person who earns money without giving anything in return. A term for a lazy pe...
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Half Work
Figuratively: work that is not complete; flawed execution.
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He does not give slumber to his eyelids
He does not rest for a moment. Does not sleep even for a short while. Figurative...
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If you abandon her for a day, she will abandon you for two days
See: "If you abandon it for a day, it will abandon you for two days."
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in high gear, to switch into high gear
Figuratively: at an advanced stage. With energy and speed.
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In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not let your hand rest
A proverb advising to continue and act with perseverance.
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In the morning, rise early
See: 'Early in the Morning.'
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Last in, first out
A management principle stating that in the case of layoffs, the most recently hi...
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Man of labor
A diligent person who does his work properly. Or: a person whose work is manual...
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Potter’s wheel
See: "Tested on the potter’s wheel".
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