Expressions (A–Z)

Preserved Wine

An old, special wine kept for a particular purpose.
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President of the Court / Head of the Tribunal

The judge or rabbinic authority who presides over a panel of three or more judge...
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Press his lips together

He restrained himself and did not speak (literally: pressed his lips together).
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Press your lips together and do not rush to answer

Restrain yourself from speaking to them, but do not hesitate to answer as you ne...
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Pressed him

He urged him on; he pressed him; he hastened him.
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Pressed his face to the ground/ to cover (hide) one's face (head) (in shame)/ "to press one's face into the ground"/ "he lowered his gaze"

Lowered his gaze to the ground and hid his face while looking downward. Figurati...
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Pressing from Within and Scattering from Without

Figuratively: the conclusion of sexual relations by ejaculation outside the woma...
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Presumed dangerous

There is a presumption that it is dangerous. There is a concern for danger emana...
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Pretext; excuse; ostensible reason

See: "He found a pretext"
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Prevailed over him

Succeeded in confronting him; defeated him.
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