Expressions (A–Z)
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Prick up one's ears
By metaphor: began to become interested and listen attentively.
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Printing money
By metaphor: the injection of money into the economy. Or: causing inflation.
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Pupil of the eye
See: "apple of the eye."
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Put someone against the wall
By metaphor: to bring to execution by firing squad.
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Raise anchor
He set sail and went on his way. By metaphor: he left the place and went on his...
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Raw meat/ living flesh/ proud flesh
By metaphor: flesh that is not cooked. Originally: flesh of a living creature.
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reflection of a reflection, reflection of a reflection
An image of an image. By extension: far from the original. Or: the metaphor is n...
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Right of Existence
The right to exist. By metaphor: justification for its presence or its existence...
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Scratch one's head
By metaphor: to ponder or to be perplexed about something.
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Seer, go flee
In a sentence: Run and take refuge in your soul. Or: The people do not like to b...
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