Expressions (A–Z)
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Woe if I say it, woe if I do not / whether I talk or keep quiet, I'm in trouble
Figuratively: I am afraid and do not know whether to speak or not. Expressing co...
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Woe is me / Alas / Woe to …
An exclamation expressing sorrow, grief, or concern; also used as a warning of i...
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Woe to a generation whose heroes are disgraced (humiliated)!
Woe to a generation that lacks visible and dignified conduct.
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Woe to him if he does... and woe to him if he does not...
Woe to him if he acts one way, and woe to him if he acts the other; in either ca...
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Woe to him who does not know between good and evil.
See: "Woe to the man who does not distinguish between good and evil."
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Woe to him who does not know how to distinguish between good and evil
Pity the person who cannot tell right from wrong; the loss of moral judgment or...
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Woe to me
See: "Woe to…".
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Woe to me that I gave my portion to the people of the land
Figuratively: I regret having supported people who are unworthy, or having entru...
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Woe to me that I have seen you like this
I am very distressed to see you in such a difficult state. I share in your pain.
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Woe to that one… and woe to that one…
An expression of pity or mockery toward someone or something in an unfortunate o...
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