Expressions (A–Z)
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To know one's place
Figuratively: knew what his place was. He did not try to take a higher position.
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To know one's place
By metaphor: he knew exactly what his status was. He did not try to receive hono...
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To labour in vain/ to plough the sands/ "to sow among thorns"
In a question of advice: He has taken trouble for nothing. His labor will be red...
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To lavish praise
He uttered many praises or compliments.
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To learn one thing from another/ to put two and two together/ to deduce/ surmise
He understood one thing through another. He understood only the subject through...
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To leave behind wife and children
He was dismissed, leaving behind a widow and orphans.
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To leave fingerprints
Question: He left identifying marks behind him. He stamped his seal.
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To leave in need of examination
See: "Left for your perusal."
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To leave in shame
See: "shame-facedness."
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To leave one's mark on
Figuratively: to leave one's mark; to influence someone or something with one's...
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