| 单词 | to put the axe in the helve |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto put the axe in the helve P1. to put the axe in the helve: to solve a doubt, to find out a puzzle. to send the axe after the helve (= to throw the helve after the hatchet at helve n. 1b). ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > testing > resolving of problem, solution > solve [phrase] to put the axe in the helvea1450 the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > face danger [verb (intransitive)] > risk oneself > risk everything to throw at allc1400 to send the axe after the helvea1450 to throw the helve after the hatchet1546 to go the vole1816 to go for broke1935 a1450 (c1410) H. Lovelich Hist. Holy Grail xxviii. l. 410 Ȝit Cowde he not putten the Ex In þe helve. 1546 J. Heywood Dialogue Prouerbes Eng. Tongue ii. ix. sig. Liiv Here I sende thaxe after the helue awaie. < as lemmas |
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