Expressions (A–Z)
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If the short version is sufficient, then the longer version is a mistake.
There is no reason to speak or write superfluously when being more succinct is s...
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In error/ by mistake/ unintentionally
Without intent in the mind to do evil. Not with evil intent (Shogeg means mistak...
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Like a dog returning to its vomit
See: "Like a dog returning to its vomit."
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Living in Error
(Slang) someone whose worldview is mistaken over a long period of life.
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Lost his way
See: "Loss of direction."
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Mistake of fact
An error in knowing the state of the facts as they are in reality.
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Mistake of law
A mistake in understanding the law.
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Reality slapped him in the face
Reality failed him and prevented him from carrying out his plan. The circumstanc...
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Recognized His Mistake
He understood and admitted that he was wrong. His error returned to him.
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Stood by his mistake
See: "He made him stand on his own strength."
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