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Examples:trafficking in human beings —sentient beings (Buddhism)—supernatural beings, usually fictional—lit. the crisis of being hanged upside down (idiom); fig. extremely critical situation—elderly person whose birthday is being celebrated—reunite after being homeless refugees—worthy of being afraid of—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—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)—every living being (Buddhism)—inconvenienced by being orphaned—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)—ashamed of being inferior [idiom.]—put something aside for the time being [idiom.]—far from it being so [idiom.]—sth. one can predict without being a clairvoyant—feign and complain bitterly of being poverty stricken [idiom.]—worm one's way into being friends with sb. (usually derogatory)— |