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Sisyphean labor
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Phraseologism: Sisyphean labor.
Meaning: Heavy, endless and fruitless work (book).
Origin: The expression arose on the basis of the ancient Greek myth. The Corinthian king Sisyphus was sentenced by Zeus to eternal torment in Hades for insulting the gods: he had to roll a huge stone up the mountain, which, having reached the top, again rolled down.
Random phraseology:
Where the curve will take.
Meaning:
Let it be as it turns out, as it happens, come what may (simply ironic).
Origin:
The full form of the expression is "where the crooked horse will take you", where "crooked" means "lame". Riding such a horse is a risky business: it may or may not take you to your destination. |
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