another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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Apa Sâmbetei »
"for nothing", "to no result", or that what you have done was destroyed or is rendered useless after you finish it.
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apple does not fall far from the stem »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apple does not fall far from the trunk »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple never falls far from the tree »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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arse over tit »
Tumbling; falling; upside-down; unstable or unbalanced.
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arsy varsey »
Tumbling upside down; head over heels.
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as a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly »
Foolish people repeatedly do foolish things.
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ass over teakettle »
Tumbling upside down.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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at death's door »
About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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at work »
Working, in the process of doing work.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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