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04-Jun-2006, 13:18
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 HELP! Want some idioms about "phoenix"and"peacock" . i want some idioms about "phoenix" and "peacock" or how you think about these two animals for instance,if someone is proud of himself,he is called peacock. . i should hand in this report this week (i'm a chinese student) . Thanks for your help!!!  |
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04-Jun-2006, 14:28
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 Re: HELP! Want some idioms about "phoenix"and"peacock" Hello Sun The only idiom for "phoenix" that occurs to me is: 1. ...a phoenix rising from the ashes... Good luck! MrP |
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05-Jun-2006, 04:49
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| Re: HELP! Want some idioms about "phoenix"and"peacock" The expression I have heard used is 'peacock pride'. In addition to Mr P's expression, we can say phoenix-like as a way of describing someone rising from seeming defeat.  |
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