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Dance of St. Vitus (Vitt's dance)

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Phraseologism: Dance of St. Vitus (Witt's dance).

Meaning: A nervous disease, the same as chorea (a type of hyperkinesis, which is manifested by rapid twitching of the limbs, winks, smacking, etc.).

Origin: The name is connected with the legend that at the chapel of St. Witt in Zabern (Alsace) cured patients suffering from convulsions, reminiscent of dance movements.

Random phraseology:

And he came, the plebeian unknown!

Meaning:

About the career or creative growth of a hitherto unknown person, from whom it was difficult to expect such success.

Origin:

From the poem "V. G. Belinsky" (1854) by I. A. Nekrasov (1821-1877): "And he came, an obscure plebeian! // He did not spare either flatterers, // Neither scoundrels, nor idiots, // Neither in the mask of hot patriots // Well-meaning thieves!"

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