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Gulliver

Jonathan Swift

Phraseologism: Gulliver.

Meaning: Usually used jokingly in reference to a very tall person, a "giant".

Origin: The protagonist of a satirical fantasy novel (1726) by the English writer and politician Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). The author first sends his hero to the country where tiny midget men live, then he transfers him to the country of giants, among which Gulliver himself seems to be a midget.

Random phraseology:

For all time.

Meaning:

Forever, always.

Origin:

From the title of the English film "A man for all seasons" (1966), which was called "A Man for All Seasons" in the Soviet box office. The film was shot by American director Fred Zinneman (1907-1997) based on the play of the same name (1960) by English playwright Robert Bolt. The Oscar-winning film tells the story of a man who chose death over betrayal of his principles and beliefs.

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