Expressions (A–Z)
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Woe to me
See: "Woe to…".
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Woe to me that I gave my portion to the people of the land
Figuratively: I regret having supported people who are unworthy, or having entru...
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Woe to me that I have seen you like this
I am very distressed to see you in such a difficult state. I share in your pain.
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Woe to that one… and woe to that one…
An expression of pity or mockery toward someone or something in an unfortunate o...
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Woe to the ears that hear this / What a disgrace
An exclamation expressing sorrow or dismay upon hearing distressing or shameful...
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Woe to the eyes that see thus
A cry of sorrow at seeing something distressing. How regrettable that things are...
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Woe to the loss of a pocket!
See: "Lack of pocket".
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Woe to the ship whose captain was lost!
Figuratively: A lament for a nation or community that has lost its good leader;...
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Woe to… / alas and alack!
Something bad or bitter will befall…; the person will be in distress…; an expres...
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