10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUT A POOR FIGURE»
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cut a poor figure in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 27-53
It is better to act creditably in a role of lower degree, fully mastering this role, even
surpassing it, than to 'cut a poor figure' in a superior one, falling short of its value.
And its better to be the best au pair than a cheap professor,214 or a worthy ...
Charles Brittain, Tad Brennan, 2014
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English phraseology:
a ser. of practical exercises to be ...
12 To cut a poor figure, jouer un mechant r6le. 1 Fam. * Said of expeuses. s Said
of persons. 1 An accident has4 happened on the railroad ; and the passengers
are crying out for help. 2 It is such a desolate place,6 that one might cry out to no
...
Francis Joseph Wattez, 1859
And we cut a poor figure; we were like children after larks, always on the point of
catching the art, which was always getting away from us. But why should I repeat
the whole story? At last we came to the kingly art, and enquired whether that ...
Cut a poor figure When the interviewer asked the questions, the candidate cut a
poor figure. When asked for the production loss, the production- in-charge cut a
poor figure, keeping silent. Fall back The Government fell back from its decision
of ...
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Charles Dickens's works. Charles Dickens ed. [18 vols. of
a ...
I am disappointed and cut a poor figure." ' ' Am I no one ?" " Some one — and I
was coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed and
cut a poor figure." " An injured figure !" "You are now cool enough, Sophronia, ...
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Harper's New Monthly Magazine
I am disappointed, and cut a poor figure.” “Am I no one ?” “ Some one—and I was
coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed and cut a
poor figure." ' “An injured figure l” “You are new cool enough, Sophronin, to see ...
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The Works of Charles Dickens
Why should you and I talk about it, when you and I can't disguise it? To proceed. I
am disappointed and cut a poor figure." " Am I no one? " " Some one — and I was
coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed aud cut ...
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The Works of Charles Dickens: Our mutual friend
I am disappointed and cut a poor figure.' ' Am I no one?' ' Some one—and I was
coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed and cut a
poor figure.' 'An injured figure !' 'You are now cool enough, Sophronia, to see ...
Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, 1868
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The Complete Works of Charles Dickens: Our mutual friend
I am disappointed and cut a poor figure." " Am I no one ? " " Some one — and I
was coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed and
cut a poor figure." " An injured figure ! " "You are now cool enough, Sophronia, ...
I am disappointed and cut a poor figure." "Am I no one?" " Some one — and I was
coming to you, if you had waited a moment. You, too, are disappointed and cut a
poor figure." "An injured figure!" " You are now cool enough, Sophronia, to see ...
6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUT A POOR FIGURE»
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cut a poor figure is used in the context of the following news items.
Roman politics and the birth and death of Christ
Compared to the royal Son of David, I must cut a poor figure in Persian eyes as an Edomite of common blood, and an errand boy for Rome!" «RenewAmerica, Dec 13»
The British public is weary of foreign intervention, Mr Cameron
He cut a poor figure in the previous Commons debate on arming the Syrian rebels when not a single MP from any party gave him support, and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 13»
Andrea Bocelli talks pop stars, popes and politics ahead of Abu …
... make sure that the duet does not cut a poor figure in comparison with the interpretations of Nat King Cole, Doris Day and other famous artists. «Al-Bawaba, Mar 13»
Real Israel: Sabra-style chores
I have used various knives, different techniques and several chopping boards, but I still cut a poor figure of an imitation Sabra. “Just relax, let ... «Jerusalem Post, Oct 12»
Ahmed Shah panel sweeps Arts Council's polls
Despite all efforts and vocal speeches, famous actor Omar Sharif and his team representing Shahr-e-Quaid Panel (SQP) cut a poor figure and ... «The News International, Dec 11»
TEACHERS' DAY SPECIAL: Confessions Of A Bad Teacher
If she leaks things to the press I will cut a poor figure in her story. She knows my clout. She also knows that a word against me would eventually ... «Yentha - Helps you decide, Sep 10»
