Expressions (A–Z)
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He loathed him / He was disgusted by him
He rejected him. He was revolted or disgusted by him.
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He spoke and did not add
Uttered words without all the required explanations. Or: said decisive things wi...
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He will surely come
He will arrive. His coming is assured.
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his wedded wife
His wife. His spouse.
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hither and thither / to and fro
Going back and forth. Here and there.
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How are the mighty fallen!?
An expression of sorrow and mourning for the loss of a hero, warrior, or a perso...
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I am going to him, but he will not return to me
A lament over the death of a person.
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I will make man more precious than gold
Literally: I will value man more than gold. A poetic expression meaning that hum...
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If I have found favor in your sight
Figuratively: Please, if you like me.
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in his coming and in his going
At the time he arrived at a place and at the time he left it.
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