Sentences with phrase «john on a silver platter»
If Herod had not been so drunk and of clear thought, he might have adverted the death of John by telling Salome, «Yes, you can have the head of John on a silver platter, but your mother's head will be served first.
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Herod got his dance and Salome, at the suggestion of her mother, who was not a fan of John's proclamations against her, asked for and received the Baptist's head on a silver platter.
Especially when their people make it so easy for them, practically serving up their prey to them on a silver platter (like John the Baptist's head!).