Expressions (A–Z)
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At black and white dawn
In a manner tending toward extremity either way, without intermediate positions...
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At great heights
By metaphor: at a very high elevation. Or: in an extreme manner.
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At the bottom of the ladder
By metaphor: in the lowest position or rank.
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At the ninety minute, at the ninety-ninth minute
Figuratively: at the last moment. Very little before the end.
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Ate him (figuratively: overwhelmed him, defeated him)
See: "It ate him up."
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Ba'al Mishkal
Weighty. Or: a fat person. By metaphor: important.
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Backing
By metaphor: the economic ability to support oneself or others.
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Bang one's head against a wall
(slang) by metaphor: reacted with frustration or anger.
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Bar Motz MehaTeven/ Able to distinguish chaff from straw/ discerning, perceptive.
See: "to winnow the motz from the straw."
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Beating Oneself Up
By metaphor: an intense self-criticism.
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