Expressions (A–Z)
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A person is only envious: a wise man of a wise man, and a rich man of a rich man
Envy arises mainly between people who are similar in status, talent, or wealth....
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a pit of oil
Figuratively: a business with great profit potential.
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A wise man is only jealous of a wise man, a mighty man of a mighty man, and a rich man of a rich man
A person's tendency is to envy someone similar to him or someone in a similar fi...
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B
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Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of strife/ better a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife
Preferable are a poor life that includes tranquility to a wealthy life full of q...
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Gold Rush
See: "The gold rush."
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H
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Hastens to become rich
Figuratively: does everything in order to become rich. Seeks every way to become...
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His good treasure / His precious store
Great wealth possessed by someone; valuable and desirable things that a person h...
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L
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Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom nor let the rich man glory in his riches
A proverb advocating modesty and warning against boasting and ostentation. 'And...
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Media magnate
A businessman who controls multiple media outlets.
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R
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Real estate tycoon
See: "Real estate shark".
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