Expressions (A–Z)

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  You cannot compare one who has bread in his basket to one who does not

  A person who has bread and food is not like one who does not have food. By exten...

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  You cannot take it from him

  He possesses talent or skill that has proven itself and cannot be denied.

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  You cast a lot

  See: 'He cast lots'

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  You could count them on one hand, on ten fingers

  Figuratively: very few.

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  You could cut the air with a knife

  Figuratively: The atmosphere in the place is tense.

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  You could eat off the floor

  (Slang) Figuratively: Spotlessly clean.

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  You could have cut the atmosphere with a knife

  There was a strong atmosphere of tension.

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  You could hear a pin drop

  By extension: silence. Absolute quiet.

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  You count the money on the stairs

  Figuratively: A deal is considered final and successful only after it has been f...

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• You did well

  You performed a correct and just action. An expression of approval said to a per...

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