Expressions (A–Z)
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Changed colors
He changed his colors to gray. In the question: He was embarrassed. He blushed.
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Come down off his horse
By metaphor: to lose one's strength or status within the framework of one's role...
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Compressed air
Air that is compressed inside a container. Figuratively: a feeling of suffocatio...
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Deep Plowing/ Thorough groundwork
Metaphorically: thorough, foundational, in-depth work.
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Dialogue of the Deaf
By metaphor: a conversation between two people who do not listen to the argument...
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Dig a Passage Beneath the Throne of Glory
Figuratively: make a special opening beneath the Throne of Glory in order to all...
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Double-edged sword/ two-edged sword
A double-edged sword. In a question: An idea or a word that carries a danger fro...
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Dragging feet
Dragging feet metaphorically: walked clumsily. Or: behaved with slowness or negl...
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Drowned his sorrow in…
By metaphor: consoled himself and tried to cheer himself by means of pleasure fr...
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Eat someone for breakfast
Figuratively: capable of overcoming someone easily; or much more talented than t...
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