Expressions (A–Z)
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He ate himself, he ate his own heart
He was very sorry. He regretted.
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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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I
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in great sorrow / in grief and shame / “his head covered in shame”
In mourning; figuratively, in deep sorrow or humiliation, with one’s head bowed...
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Oh, how great is the shame / What a disgrace
An exclamation of sorrow or dismay upon witnessing or hearing about a disgracefu...
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One thing in hardship is better for a person than a hundred in ease
A person values more something achieved through effort and toil than something t...
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Shoot and Cry
Figuratively: go to war with sorrow at being forced to kill.
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Sufferings of Love
Heartache arising from disappointments associated with unrequited love; sorrow r...
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Tense atmosphere
A feeling of tension, sadness, distress, or discomfort among those present.
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with copious tears
He saw: "He wept with copious tears".
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Woe is me / Alas / Woe to …
An exclamation expressing sorrow, grief, or concern; also used as a warning of i...
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