better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness »
In the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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broken-hearted »
Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.
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head over heels »
Hopelessly smitten.
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jump »
To propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
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lost cause »
A cause, attempt, or effort that is hopeless or futile.
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lucky break »
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.
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mug's game »
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
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prone out »
In order to be propelled shorewards by a broken wave.
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squaring the circle »
A hopeless or impossible task.
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until one is blue in the face »
Forever; for a hopelessly long time.
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