Evert Jan Ouweneel

It is painful for the living that life continues also without the dead.

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big as life

[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. * /The statue of Jefferson was big as life./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

dead on one's feet

[dead on one's feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. * /Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

life of Riley

[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant or rich way of living. * /He's living the life of Riley. He doesn't have to work anymore./ Compare: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

new lease on life

[new lease on life] {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improved manner of living. * /After his illness and his retirement, living in Hawaii was a new lease […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[pass on] {v.} 1. To give an opinion about; judge; settle. * /The college passed on his application and found him […]

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pack a punch

[pack a punch] or [pack a wallop] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be able to give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. * /He […]