Nikolay Karachentsov

"...the man is not allowed to jointly say "I am" and "tired". He may only once say "I have strength no more" — and die."

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go from strength to strength

[go from strength to strength] {v. phr.} To move forward, increasing one's fame, power, or fortune in a series of successful achievements. * /Our basketball team has gone from strength […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on the strength of

[on the strength of] {prep.} With faith or trust in; depending upon; with the support of. * /On the strength of Jim's promise to guide us, we decided to climb […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sick and tired

[sick and tired] {adj.} Feeling strong dislike for something repeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. * /Jane was sick and tired of always having to wait for Bill, so […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

tower of strength

[tower of strength] {n. phr.} Someone who is strong, helpful, and sympathetic, and can always be relied on in times of trouble. * /John was a veritable tower of strength […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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на полном серьезе

[на полном серьезе] {adv. phr.} {informal} [na `polnom ser'`joze] Saying completely, absolutely seriously.

good grief!

[good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. * /"Good grief," Joe cried out loud. "Is this […]

now or never

[now or never] {adv. phr.} Exclusively at the present time. * /Mike said, "Now that Paul has resigned, there is a perfect […]