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It is impossible to cross the abyss in two jumps

David Lloyd George

Phraseologism: It is impossible to cross the abyss in two jumps.

Meaning: A reminder of the danger of half measures, half-hearted decisions, indecision, slowness in general.

Origin: From English: "The most dangerous thing in the world is to try to leap a chasm in two jumps". Literally: "There is nothing more dangerous in the world than trying to overcome the abyss in two jumps." The words of the English statesman and politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (1916-1922) David Lloyd George (1863-1945).

Random phraseology:

Icarus. Flight of Icarus.

Meaning:

Reckless daredevil, idealist.

Origin:

From ancient Greek mythology. The young man Icarus is the son of a skilled mechanic, sculptor and architect Daedalus. Being on the island of Crete and wanting to escape from the persecution of the local king Minos, Daedalus made wings for himself and his son from feathers fastened with wax. In flight, Icarus ignored his father's warnings and rose too high, close to the sun - the wax melted, the wings broke up, Icarus fell into the sea and died (Ovid, "Metamorphoses"). Hence the expression "flight of Icarus" - a daring but futile enterprise that promises nothing but trouble (iron.)

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