Expressions (A–Z)
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He was paid in his own coin/ hoist with his own petard
By metaphor: the scheme devised against others ultimately worked against its ori...
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He woke up his ear.
In the question: He brought to his attention relevant information.
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Healthy as a horse/ healthy as an ox/ have a constitution of an ox
By metaphor: healthy and strong.
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Heartbeat
Heart palpitations. In the question: excitement.
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heavy stone
Figuratively: a burden; something that weighs heavily on a person.
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Held himself highly
By metaphor: was a person of high self-esteem.
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His blood flows
See: "like water flowing".
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His blood is boiling
Figuratively: angry. Filled with rage.
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His bread and butter
By metaphor: the most important components for him.
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His face was blackened like the rims of a pot/ to be disgraced/ his face was as black as a pot
By metaphor: deeply insulted by harsh rebukes cast upon him. His face was blacke...
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