Expressions (A–Z)
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A guest does not bring another guest
It is not customary for a guest to bring an additional guest on their own initia...
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A guest inclined to stay overnight / As a guest inclined to lodge
See: "As a guest inclined to stay overnight." (i.e., refers to a guest who is di...
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A poor meal in his own home is better than delicacies in a foreign home.
A person enjoys eating in his own home, however poor the meal, more than a fine...
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B
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Blessed is the found one (Blessed are the found ones)
A guest's blessing to the host who blessed him with the greeting "Blessed are th...
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Blessed is your coming
A blessing for a person or a guest who arrives.
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G
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Guest Performance
An artist's participation in a program or in another artist's performance.
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L
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Like a Guest Who Has Turned Aside to Lodge
Like a guest; a term for someone who is present in a place only temporarily.
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M
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May He Place a Blessing in Your Home
A blessing for a person, expressing that blessing will dwell in their home. Also...
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O
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On the first day, he welcomes him graciously, until he feeds him a bean.
A guest can overstay his welcome if he stays for too long.
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T
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to find refuge (shelter) under someone's roof
to find refuge (shelter) under someone's roof; to be hosted by someone, to go to...
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