woe

in weal and woe

Both in times of happiness and success and in times of sadness and difficulty. Dean is a devoted friend—you can count on him to be there in weal and woe.

tale of woe

A story detailing one's personal problems or grievances, especially when used as an excuse for some failure. Mary's been late with three of her last four projects, and she's always got some tale of woe or another ready to justify her tardiness. I try not to sit next to Tom when we go the bar after work. After a beer or two, he invariable starts in on one of his tales of woe.

woe betide (one)

Unpleasant things will happen to one. And woe betide anyone who tries to ruin my plans!

woe is me

An exclamation of lamentation for one's misfortune. The phrase appears in the Bible (Isaiah 6:5) and Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1), and is typically used ironically or sarcastically. (If used in a straightforward way, it would sound old-fashioned and melodramatic.) A: "So you're annoyed that, because of your raise, you'll have to start paying higher taxes each paycheck?" B: "Yeah, I know, woe is me, right?" "O, woe is me! I have to get up at 8:30 in the morning for my high-paying job!" That's how you sound right now. Oh how the stars themselves conspire against me! My life is beset by all manner of ill fortune! O, woe is me!

See also: woe

woe is you

Used to identify or express sympathy with someone's misfortune or suffering. Based on the much more common "woe is me," which appears in the Bible and Shakespeare's Hamlet, the phrase is often used ironically or sarcastically. (If used in a straightforward way, it would sound old-fashioned and melodramatic.) A: "It's just so unfair that I'll have to start paying a higher rate of tax because of this raise." B: "Oh, yeah, woe is you." The legislation is becoming increasingly complex, and with enforcement tightening all the time, woe is you should you fail to familiarize yourself with every letter of the law.

See also: woe

woe to (one)

1. Misfortune or unpleasant consequences await or will happen to one (if something happens). The legislation is becoming increasingly complex, and with enforcement tightening all the time, woe to anyone who fails to familiarize themselves with every letter of the law. All I can do is offer my advice as to the best and safest course of action—woe to you if you decide to ignore it.

2. One deserves great punishment or misfortune. Woe to you, Mr. Smith, for destroying the lives of so many employees and dragging the reputation of a once-mighty company through the mud.

See also: woe

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tale of woe

a sad story; a list of personal problems; an excuse for failing to do something. I listened to her tale of woe without saying anything. This tale of woe that we have all been getting from Kelly is just too much.

Woe is me!

I am unfortunate.; I am unhappy. (Usually humorous.) Woe is me! I have to work when the rest of the office staff is off. Woe is me. I have the flu and my friends have gone to a party.

See also: woe

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

ˌwoe beˈtide somebody

(formal or humorous) there will be trouble for somebody: Woe betide anyone who arrives late!

tale of woe

n. a sad story; a list of personal problems; an excuse for failing to do something. I listened to her tale of woe without saying anything.

woe betide (someone)

1. Used to express the wish for someone to experience misfortune.

2. Used as a warning or allusion to negative consequences: "Even though my dad was no farmer, he was a crack shot and a very good hunter&.... woe betide the unwary moose that wandered down from Canada" (Howard Frank Mosher).

woe is me

Used to lament one's situation or fate.

See also: woe

woe to (someone)

1. Used to express the wish for someone to experience misfortune.

2. Used as a warning or allusion to negative consequences: "Our sun will be a red giant, and woe to any earthlings who may be around to witness its bloated blush, for the planet on which they stand will likely be vaporized in the expansion" (Natalie Angier).

See also: woe

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

in weal and woe
weal
trying times
at times
O tempora! O mores!
at all times
tough times
difficult times
hard times
bad times

References in periodicals archive

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English

In lines 93-94 we see how this hope again became fear, sadness, and woe; how the light became darkness, the dawn became night.

'The Blind River': self and anxiety in Aziz al-Samawi's poetry

Their adaptive instructions could be further improved with a bimodal process-oriented WOE. If problems under instructions are complex, a typical WOE is not enough to facilitate schema construction and automation.

Adaptive instruction to learner expertise with bimodal process-oriented worked-out examples

Try: The Body Shop Hemp Moisture High Balm, pounds 6 WINTER WOE: "I've swapped my refreshing summer showers for cosy baths but I'm worried I'm drying out my skin." SOS: Keep your skin radiant with a conditioning bath oil that's both comforting on your skin and relaxing for the soul to ease the winter blues.

Wipeawayyour winterwoes

Lloyds TSB, which has dodged the worst of the credit woes, was the exception, climbed to the top of the Footsie risers board, up 3.25p at 309.25p.

Market report

"Suits of Woe" came from "Hamlet's" Act 1, Scene II that features Hamlet and his mother discussing about death and moving forward.

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 7, Episode 11 Spoilers: 'Suits Of Woe' Synopsis, Jax Finding Out Gemma's Secret [VIDEO]

Sew together 10 indigo print 114" x WOE strips to make narrow pieced strip (binding).

Dublin Dreams

The wintry storm Blows bleaK no more on thine unshelter'd form; Thy woes are past; thou restest in the tomb; I pause - and ponder on the days to come.

EXTRACT OF THE PAUPER'S FUNERAL, BY ROBERT SOUTHEY

Then in darkness when we open our bag of woe The jars would be there just to make sure, That we could still make our own choice; Balance the scales Cry or rejoice I feel there is no choice for me The scales won't balance You see.

Letter: MOMENTS OF JOY

Woe, woe, thrice woe, just wait and see the effect of the winter when it gets a grip.

Letter: Your Say - Up in smoke

Luke counters the blessings with a series of "woes." "Woe" is an expression of pain or displeasure.

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 15, 2004

Cut (in order listed) Taupe print 3 strips 21/2" x width of fabric (WOE) 36 squares 3 1/2" * 3 1/2" 20 squares 2 1/2" * 2 1/2" White solid 3 strips 2 1/2" * WOF 20 squares 6 1/2" * 6 1/2" 16 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" Aqua animals print *4 strips 31/2" * 60", pieced from 6 WOE strips 3 strips 2 1/2" * WOE 25 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" Aqua texture 2 strips 2 1/2" * WOE 16 squares 6 1/2" * 6 1/2" Blue small print 2 strips 4 1/2" * WOE Orange texture 7 strips 2 1/2" * WOE (binding) *4 strips 1 1/2" * 54", pieced from 6 WOE strips 4 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" *Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Weekend at the lake: add color to any corner with cool modern fabrics

Chapped hands WINTER WOE: Removing winter gloves to reveal red, chapped hands.

Beauty tools.. Cold weather plays havoc with our skin, so give it some TLC with our top tips for winter

Every time I read one of their anti-Scotland letters i hear the voice of the late Frankie Howerd in Up Pompeii droning on in the background "Woe, woe and thrice woe".

Step into daylight with independence; Letters to the editor Write to: Letters to the editor, The Press and Journal, 1 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BL. email: pj.letters@ajl.co.uk All letters are subject to editing and must include your full address and daytime telephone number for verification. Thank you

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释义	woe in weal and woe Both in times of happiness and success and in times of sadness and difficulty. Dean is a devoted friend—you can count on him to be there in weal and woe. See also: and, weal, woe tale of woe A story detailing one's personal problems or grievances, especially when used as an excuse for some failure. Mary's been late with three of her last four projects, and she's always got some tale of woe or another ready to justify her tardiness. I try not to sit next to Tom when we go the bar after work. After a beer or two, he invariable starts in on one of his tales of woe. See also: of, tale, woe woe betide (one) Unpleasant things will happen to one. And woe betide anyone who tries to ruin my plans! See also: betide, woe woe is me An exclamation of lamentation for one's misfortune. The phrase appears in the Bible (Isaiah 6:5) and Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1), and is typically used ironically or sarcastically. (If used in a straightforward way, it would sound old-fashioned and melodramatic.) A: "So you're annoyed that, because of your raise, you'll have to start paying higher taxes each paycheck?" B: "Yeah, I know, woe is me, right?" "O, woe is me! I have to get up at 8:30 in the morning for my high-paying job!" That's how you sound right now. Oh how the stars themselves conspire against me! My life is beset by all manner of ill fortune! O, woe is me! See also: woe woe is you Used to identify or express sympathy with someone's misfortune or suffering. Based on the much more common "woe is me," which appears in the Bible and Shakespeare's Hamlet, the phrase is often used ironically or sarcastically. (If used in a straightforward way, it would sound old-fashioned and melodramatic.) A: "It's just so unfair that I'll have to start paying a higher rate of tax because of this raise." B: "Oh, yeah, woe is you." The legislation is becoming increasingly complex, and with enforcement tightening all the time, woe is you should you fail to familiarize yourself with every letter of the law. See also: woe woe to (one) 1. Misfortune or unpleasant consequences await or will happen to one (if something happens). The legislation is becoming increasingly complex, and with enforcement tightening all the time, woe to anyone who fails to familiarize themselves with every letter of the law. All I can do is offer my advice as to the best and safest course of action—woe to you if you decide to ignore it. 2. One deserves great punishment or misfortune. Woe to you, Mr. Smith, for destroying the lives of so many employees and dragging the reputation of a once-mighty company through the mud. See also: woe Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. tale of woe a sad story; a list of personal problems; an excuse for failing to do something. I listened to her tale of woe without saying anything. This tale of woe that we have all been getting from Kelly is just too much. See also: of, tale, woe Woe is me! I am unfortunate.; I am unhappy. (Usually humorous.) Woe is me! I have to work when the rest of the office staff is off. Woe is me. I have the flu and my friends have gone to a party. See also: woe McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ˌwoe beˈtide somebody (formal or humorous) there will be trouble for somebody: Woe betide anyone who arrives late! See also: betide, somebody, woe Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary tale of woe n. a sad story; a list of personal problems; an excuse for failing to do something. I listened to her tale of woe without saying anything. See also: of, tale, woe McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions woe betide (someone) 1. Used to express the wish for someone to experience misfortune. 2. Used as a warning or allusion to negative consequences: "Even though my dad was no farmer, he was a crack shot and a very good hunter&.... woe betide the unwary moose that wandered down from Canada" (Howard Frank Mosher). See also: betide, woe woe is me Used to lament one's situation or fate. See also: woe woe to (someone) 1. Used to express the wish for someone to experience misfortune. 2. Used as a warning or allusion to negative consequences: "Our sun will be a red giant, and woe to any earthlings who may be around to witness its bloated blush, for the planet on which they stand will likely be vaporized in the expansion" (Natalie Angier). See also: woe American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: in weal and woe weal trying times at times O tempora! O mores! at all times tough times difficult times hard times bad times References in periodicals archive Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English In lines 93-94 we see how this hope again became fear, sadness, and woe; how the light became darkness, the dawn became night. 'The Blind River': self and anxiety in Aziz al-Samawi's poetry Their adaptive instructions could be further improved with a bimodal process-oriented WOE. If problems under instructions are complex, a typical WOE is not enough to facilitate schema construction and automation. Adaptive instruction to learner expertise with bimodal process-oriented worked-out examples Try: The Body Shop Hemp Moisture High Balm, pounds 6 WINTER WOE: "I've swapped my refreshing summer showers for cosy baths but I'm worried I'm drying out my skin." SOS: Keep your skin radiant with a conditioning bath oil that's both comforting on your skin and relaxing for the soul to ease the winter blues. Wipeawayyour winterwoes Lloyds TSB, which has dodged the worst of the credit woes, was the exception, climbed to the top of the Footsie risers board, up 3.25p at 309.25p. Market report "Suits of Woe" came from "Hamlet's" Act 1, Scene II that features Hamlet and his mother discussing about death and moving forward. 'Sons of Anarchy' Season 7, Episode 11 Spoilers: 'Suits Of Woe' Synopsis, Jax Finding Out Gemma's Secret [VIDEO] Sew together 10 indigo print 114" x WOE strips to make narrow pieced strip (binding). Dublin Dreams The wintry storm Blows bleaK no more on thine unshelter'd form; Thy woes are past; thou restest in the tomb; I pause - and ponder on the days to come. EXTRACT OF THE PAUPER'S FUNERAL, BY ROBERT SOUTHEY Then in darkness when we open our bag of woe The jars would be there just to make sure, That we could still make our own choice; Balance the scales Cry or rejoice I feel there is no choice for me The scales won't balance You see. Letter: MOMENTS OF JOY Woe, woe, thrice woe, just wait and see the effect of the winter when it gets a grip. Letter: Your Say - Up in smoke Luke counters the blessings with a series of "woes." "Woe" is an expression of pain or displeasure. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 15, 2004 Cut (in order listed) Taupe print 3 strips 21/2" x width of fabric (WOE) 36 squares 3 1/2" * 3 1/2" 20 squares 2 1/2" * 2 1/2" White solid 3 strips 2 1/2" * WOF 20 squares 6 1/2" * 6 1/2" 16 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" Aqua animals print 4 strips 31/2" 60", pieced from 6 WOE strips 3 strips 2 1/2" * WOE 25 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" Aqua texture 2 strips 2 1/2" * WOE 16 squares 6 1/2" * 6 1/2" Blue small print 2 strips 4 1/2" * WOE Orange texture 7 strips 2 1/2" * WOE (binding) 4 strips 1 1/2" 54", pieced from 6 WOE strips 4 squares 4 1/2" * 4 1/2" *Border strips include extra length for trimming. Weekend at the lake: add color to any corner with cool modern fabrics Chapped hands WINTER WOE: Removing winter gloves to reveal red, chapped hands. Beauty tools.. Cold weather plays havoc with our skin, so give it some TLC with our top tips for winter Every time I read one of their anti-Scotland letters i hear the voice of the late Frankie Howerd in Up Pompeii droning on in the background "Woe, woe and thrice woe". Step into daylight with independence; Letters to the editor Write to: Letters to the editor, The Press and Journal, 1 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BL. email: pj.letters@ajl.co.uk All letters are subject to editing and must include your full address and daytime telephone number for verification. Thank you
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