Expressions (A–Z)
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“The bowels of the earth”
Figuratively: from the depths of the earth; deep within the ground.
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a beast in man's guise/ bestial
By extension: a coarse person whose behavior is fitting of an animal or a beast.
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A Cat’s Memory
By metaphor: a weak or short memory.
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A lower level; an inferior rank.
A lower floor; figuratively: a degraded or lowly state (diyota means a level or...
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a pistol in the temple
He saw: "He pressed a pistol to his temple".
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A predatory wolf
By metaphor: a dangerous person liable to harm, like a wolf that stalks prey.
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A stone that has no one to turn it over
An expression describing something or someone neglected, unattended, or forgotte...
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a trampled threshold
See: "like a trampled threshold".
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A very narrow bridge
See: "The whole world is but a very narrow bridge, and the main thing is not to...
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Air to breathe
Said of something essential and vital for existence, just as air is necessary fo...
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