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Phrases with «dead lion»
The phrase
"dead lion"
refers to someone who was once famous or powerful but has lost their influence or importance over time.
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dead
(parent phrase)
lion
(parent phrase)
dead lion
Sentences with «dead lion»
In the summer of 2015 a
single dead lion
, Cecil, dominated the news.
(
scientificamerican.com
)
«A living dog is better than
a dead lion
,» says Koheleth, as if the nobility of human life were to lie only in its duration.
(
firstthings.com
)
For to him that is joined with all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than
a dead lion
.
(
religion-online.org
)
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