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Examples:lit. the crisis of being hanged upside down (idiom); fig. extremely critical situation—elderly person whose birthday is being celebrated—a living being (esp. human)—lit. the pain of being hanged upside down (idiom); fig. extremely critical situation—don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning (idiom); an exhortation speak one's mind without fear of reprisals, and with the expectation of being taken seriously—overweight from overwork (the supposition that white collar workers become fat as a consequence of factors associated with being under pressure at work, including irregular diet, lack of exercise and inadequate rest)—feel irritated without being able to express it—(of parents) bring up children for the purpose of being looked after in old age—confess without being pressed—material capable of being magnetized—turn up without being invited—touch upon other matters not central to the topic being discussed—lose money instead of being paid (i.e. sb should pay me, but is actually taking my money)—lock a computer file (to prevent it being overwritten)—a desperate rat will bite the fox (idiom); the smallest worm will turn being trodden on—being bright at an early age does not necessarily bring success upon growing up (proverb)—ancient utensil for washing rice (or being used as a plate)—consider oneself as being not as good as the others—a being of formidable powers—appellee (side that won in trial court, whose victory is being appealed by losing side)—fig. attach a great importance to friendship, up to the point of being able to sacrifice oneself for it—monstre sacré (i.e. artist famous for being deliberately preposterous)—being late is not acceptable [idiom.]—sth. one can predict without being a clairvoyant—make a show of being very much in earnest [idiom.]—worm one's way into being friends with sb. (usually derogatory)—feign and complain bitterly of being poverty stricken [idiom.]—put something aside for the time being [idiom.]— |