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The devil is not a brother (the devil himself is not his brother)

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Phraseologism: The devil is not a brother (the devil himself is not his brother).

Meaning: About an independent, courageous, risk-averse person (often joking).

Origin: There are two versions of the origin of this turnover: 1) the expression is associated with the idea of evil spirits as a relative or close family friend, neighbor, etc. In live speech, the turnover has a playful continuation - and the pig is not a sister. The attribution of brownies, goblin, etc. to "their own" was due to the superstitious belief that "the devil does not take his own." Hence the numerous ways of appeasing brownies and goblin, 2) perhaps the turnover is associated with the French phraseological unit the king is not his brother. This phraseological unit is a consequence of the fact that in the Middle Ages the king of France gave the highest persons - his close associates - the title of cousin. Those who did not have such a title showed greater independence from the king.

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Meaning:

It stands motionless, without movement.

Origin:

The expression "stands rooted to the spot" occurred in Russia, during the reign of Tsar Alexei I Mikhailovich the Quietest (17th century). The case, which had a cruel act of retribution, was as follows: "A woman who encroached on the life of her husband should be buried in the ground up to her ears, and left to a painful death." This is where the expression comes from.

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