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"Whoever is not with us is against us!" - Who said? History of the origin of the expression

One of the most famous catchphrases, which escaped becoming a quotation and became a literal slogan, actually has ancient history. At rallies and in all kinds of rhetorical debates one can hear the fiery appeal: “Whoever is not with us is against us!”, and we are so accustomed to hearing this phrase that we literally regard it as folk art. However, it has nothing to do with proverbs and sayings. The history of this expression is more venerable and in some ways refined.

Biblical origin of the phrase

People with an inquisitive mind may be interested in who said this phrase and why it has spread so widely around the world. There are semantic analogues of this expression in many languages, so we can talk about global popularity. Initially, this statement sounded different, and although both versions have reached us - both the basic and the interpreted - this one is more used: “He who is not with us is against us.” The author meant only himself personally, without extending the meaning of what was said to a certain community.

You can read the original version in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 30. Jesus said: “Whoever is not with Me is against Me; and whoever does not gather with Me scatters.” Does this mean that he meant that all people who instantly disbelieve are his enemies?

Explanations from the author of the catchphrase

Of course, it is impossible to interview Jesus and find out exactly what he meant. Usually the phrase “who is not with us is against us” means “it’s impossible to sit on the sidelines, neutrality does not exist, you think you are neutral, but you are already our enemies.” However, if you carefully study the biblical story to which the phrase uttered by Jesus refers, you can also find his words addressed to his disciples: “Do not forbid him; if anyone is not against you, he is for you.” How can this duality be interpreted, since it seems as if the author of the expression is clearly contradicting himself?

Perhaps Jesus had strict specifics in mind and really believed that the attitude towards God and the attitude towards his disciples are different things, and many roads lead to God. Consequently, the original meaning of the expression was not as radical as after a more modern interpretation.

Using the Bible in Propaganda Rhetoric

Why does this phrase have such an influence? It’s not for nothing that many radical movements so readily quote the phrase “those who are not with us are against us”? The Bible is by default considered an authoritative source of truth, this is how European thinking has historically developed. The unquestioned authority to which the speaker appeals in his speech gives weight to his arguments.

Since the triumphal march of Christianity across Europe, the Bible has been used as a source of justification for almost anything. Faith is indeed a powerful weapon, and it was very difficult to find people who would dare to argue with the words of a book inspired by God himself. However, this does not mean that the speaker himself must be a believer.

Vladimir Lenin or Max Stirner?

This expression is most often attributed to Vladimir Ulyanov, better known as Lenin, the ideological leader of the October Revolution that took place in the Russian Empire at the beginning of the last century. The addressee was the Social Democratic Party, which did not support the idea of ​​a revolutionary seizure of power. It is not surprising that the phrase was quoted and literally crammed by heart. Why does the phrase “those who are not with us are against us” sound so much more impressive in Latin? Qui non est nobiscum, adversus nos est...

Perhaps Lenin devoted a lot of time to studying the works of the philosopher and anarchist Max Stirner. It is he who is credited with the authorship of this interpretation of the biblical passage. It remains to be seen who said this first, but everything is very simple: Stirner died in 1856, and Lenin was born only in 1870.

Spontaneous spread of expression

A biting and succinct phrase that clearly places emphasis and forces listeners to take the “right” side. Perhaps this was enough to turn the expression “who is not with us is against us” into a real Bolshevik slogan. The slogans took root well in the fertile soil of mass illiteracy of the proletariat, but the speakers preferred not to talk about the biblical origin of the expression. Although, most likely, they simply did not know the Bible in such detail to draw any parallels.

The temptation to use a successful expression, supported by a rich history, awakens from time to time among different speakers, but it sounds quite radical. It is not surprising that these days the phrase is regarded as aggressive and unapologetic.

The appropriateness of using phrases with different emotional connotations

What does a person look like who, in the heat of a heartfelt speech, utters the phrase “those who are not with us are against us”? Now this expression can only hopelessly spoil the impression, and instead of the allies that he hopes to get political figure in this manner, he will receive a barrage of criticism.

Modern European society tries to adhere to a policy of tolerance, providing people with a fairly wide range of rights and freedoms. So such a sharp contrast between unequivocal Good and indisputable Evil evokes, at best, a sarcastic reaction. Nevertheless, we have to admit that radical statements find their fans, and then the political situation begins to heat up.

Often in a conversation this phrase is mentioned with distinct mocking intonations - when someone begins to too ardently defend their rightness, contrasting different groups of people and expressing value judgments. Indeed, as soon as the overheated speaker realizes that he is going too far and is becoming like Lenin, broadcasting from an armored car about the need for a world revolution, the tension subsides. Of course, this applies only to adequate people who are able to correctly assess the mood of the audience and correct the direction of statements.

Nowadays, a speech decorated with such radical slogans is unlikely to be taken seriously, so speechwriters try to compose balanced texts that do not allow erroneous or ambiguous interpretations and (if possible) avoid radical rhetoric and categorical appeals.

Incredible facts

Many people believe that saying one thing and thinking something completely different is unique to women.

Of course, many girls have more than once declared to their other halves that they have"everything is fine" when, in fact, it was just the opposite.

Read also:13 signs that you are not loved, but are being MANIPULATED

However, men also sometimes resort to such veiled phrases in order to avoid some awkward and inconvenient situations for them.

This is what men often say, and what they,actually mean it.

What do men's phrases mean?

1. "I love you, I'm just not in love with you"

In fact, this means that a man wants to relive that feeling of excitement that we experience at the beginning of a relationship. This doesn't necessarily indicate the end of the relationship, but it can be a warning sign. If a man says this phrase, he expects you to change the situation for the better and win him over again.

2. “My feelings for you are too strong and I can’t handle them.”

7. “One day you will thank me for this.”

You'll actually be much better off without it. This cliché is another way to sweeten the bitter pill. Many men know deep down that this will not help, but they still resort to these banal phrases.

Signs of a man's attitude

8. “Never settle for less.”

The man has added you to the friend zone. This is quite unusual territory for a girl, but your outstanding charms will help you get out of it if the man is rather superficial. But if he is like that, you shouldn't do it.

9. "You shouldn't hang labels."

He would still like to sleep with you, but he definitely doesn't have his sights set on your future husband. If you are not looking for a serious relationship, then you will like this phrase. If you have already started choosing the names of your future children, I wouldn’t want to upset you...

10. "She's like a sister to me."

If a man calls his friendship with a girl “family,” you can be almost sure that he would like to be in bed with her. There's a good chance he wants to convince himself that he's not that bad. If a girl says that a guy is “like a brother” to her, she really means it.

11. “I didn’t want to fall in love with her, it just happened.”

Most likely, he is not even in love with her. He simply thought with a different organ and in six months he would understand that he had made a terrible mistake. Luckily for you, you will have already moved on to someone more deserving.

12. "Sorry, I didn't hear the phone."

We live in the 21st century, and hardly anyone will believe such an excuse. But men still sometimes try to use this phrase.

#1 Do you love me?

This means: that you were a scoundrel and missed the everyday ritual of stating our love several times.

Correct answer: “My love for you is as big as the volume of the oceans compared to a bag of orange juice!”

Incorrect answer: “I already told you everything on this topic when we met, why are you asking again?”

#2 Hello, where are you?

This means: “I decided to compare your schedule with the planned one and at the same time listen to see if there are any unfamiliar female voices in the background.” Mobile communications have changed our lives; it is to it that we owe the entry into everyday life of this new type of female greeting.

Correct answer: “Hi, I stopped by the store to look at gifts for your parents, otherwise there are so many holidays ahead...”

Incorrect answer: "And what?"

#3 Am I not fat?

This means: “Urgently tell me how beautiful I am.” A man's assessment of his own appearance is based on the first opinion he hears and remains quite stable until clinically proven refutation. That is, until the age of forty, a man considers himself slim and curly (as his great aunt certified by pointing to his graduation photo) and begins to position himself as fat and bald only when the attending physician writes down “obesity” and “alopecia” in black and white on his chart. Women's self-esteem changes two to three times a day and depends on regular injections of compliments.

Correct answer: “Ha ha ha!” You are a reed, you need to be force-fed, like dystrophy.”

Incorrect answer: “Of course, it’s hard to call you thin, but in general this is not the main thing.”

No. 4 I can’t do this...

This means: “I won’t have sex with you now.” What is clear even without words is that she buttons up sadly, looking slightly guilty. You are left in an overexcited bewilderment: so - how is this? How exactly can she not do that? You feel like an underdeveloped lustful animal, unable to understand the subtle mechanisms of female psychology. In fact, the meaning of “I can’t do this” varies very widely. From “on the first date” and “I’m married (you’re married)” to “under the laughter of your friends from the next room” and “I’m having these days.” You have come across a sensitive nature, which makes such a thing as sex with you very great importance. Don’t hesitate, go to the end, and perhaps, unexpectedly for herself, she will be able to do this. Not this time, then next time.

Correct answer: "I understand you. It’s just that feelings are sometimes stronger than logic.”

Incorrect answer: "Fine! And what should I do now – just walk like this?”

#5 I'm pregnant!

This means: that you will have to make a very important decision. Because children are a nightmare, but living a life completely without children is somehow boring. Now the main thing is to arrange everything so that the decision is not made without you. And one more thing: try to react joyfully at first, just like that, to increase the level of world optimism.

Correct answer: “Wow, that’s great! We need to seriously discuss this.”

Incorrect answer: “Is it convenient for you to have an abortion on Wednesday? I just have a discount card at our antenatal clinic.”

No. 6 We don’t know each other too well

This means: “I’m a little afraid of you and don’t have sex at all on the first (second) date.” There is such a rule. This will not affect the quality of your future relationship in any way, you will just have to wait a little. You also have your own little rules, for example, don’t show off your collection of whips and handcuffs on the first date.

Correct answer: “And it seems to me that we have known each other for a thousand years!”

Incorrect answer: “Now I’ll go to the toilet, I’ll come back, and it’ll be like a second date, okay?”

#7 Buy me pads

This means: that your relationship has entered a phase of trust and stability. Now you can indulge in garlic toast, a raised toilet seat, and sex in socks. She will forgive.

Correct answer: “Of course, dear. Which ones do you want – where are three droplets drawn or two?”

Incorrect answer: “Maybe I should go to the gynecologist instead of you?”

#8 What are you thinking about?

This means: “I’m not sure if you like me, I’m not sure if I’m good at sex, I’m generally confused and not sure of anything. Besides, I’m afraid that now you will consider me a woman of easy virtue, but I’m not like that. As I have already stated before.”

Correct answer: (kissing the girl in a suitable place): “That we came up with a good idea. What do you think?”

Incorrect answer: “I’d like some beer now!” Cold...”

#9 You need to get checked

This means: “I was found to have a strange sexually transmitted disease. But which of us infected whom is a big and interesting question.” Don’t be upset, medicine has reached such heights that, theoretically, you can even catch a pregnancy through everyday use. Incubation periods last for years, so you can both provide an alibi. And don’t be surprised if they don’t find anything on you - everyone, you know, has their own microflora. And take precautions next time.

Correct answer: “Of course, I’ll check, but you’re still a very flighty girl for your age.”

Incorrect answer: “Wait, I’ll explain everything to you!”

No. 10 Well, where have you been?

This means: that now you will need to say something very, very convincing. Because for the last two hours she has been inflaming her jealousy, comparing facts and maybe even calling your friends with whom you allegedly whiled away the time in a bar with walls impenetrable to mobile communications.

Correct answer: (after rinsing your mouth with cognac): “Darling! “Juventus” still beat “Parma” 3:1! Are you glad? It’s just that I seem to have lost my mobile...”

Incorrect answer: “Do I have to account for every step I take?”

#11 I have a headache

This means: “Today you will have to do without vaginal, oral, anal and all other types of sex with me, because I am not in the mood. Don’t even try.” Although it is possible that she really just has a headache.

Correct answer: “This is the brain growing. Do you want me to find you a pill?”

Incorrect answer: "It's nothing. Lie on your stomach, your head won’t feel anything.”

#12 Don't you notice anything?

This means: “I tried so hard, and you, an insensitive bastard, didn’t even pay attention.” Urgently examine the questioning woman from head to toe for metamorphosis. Are your breasts still the same and have not changed in size? This doesn't mean anything yet. Try to remember some basic features of her appearance - hair color and texture, eye color. There are changes? Not sure? Don’t be upset, a person is not able to remember those 200-300 parameters that a woman considers the most important in her appearance. A manicure, dress, or eyebrow shape may be new. If your girlfriend suddenly begins to resemble Donald, she may have increased her lip volume. If her eyes seemed larger to you, perhaps she used to wear glasses and now has contacts. Although it is possible that she simply did some general cleaning or hung new curtains. What should have immediately caught your eye.

Correct answer: “Of course I notice, I’m not blind! It’s much better this way!”

Incorrect answer: “What should I notice? New curlers?

#13 Am I really not fat?

This means: that you still haven’t done enough work on this sore point. Yes, you have already compared her to concentration camp prisoners and suggested that she buy things in the children's department. But this is not enough! You yourself should make a thoughtful face from time to time, squint and mutter thoughtfully: “Have you lost weight? It seems to me that you have lost weight... You need to eat more..."

Correct answer: “I swear on my gaming console, you will soon have to change your wardrobe - all these things are too big for you!”

Incorrect answer: “If you ask me about this again, I will tell you the truth, and it will be scary!”

No. 14 Let's remain Friends

This means: “I met someone more sexually interesting than you. I’m a little uncomfortable about this, and I also feel sorry for you.” Of course, you felt good with her not only in bed, but also in the movies, at the disco, on the beach. Therefore, there is a temptation to “stay friends” in order to continue a pleasant relationship. Don't give in, at the cinema, at the disco and on the beach you will still think about sex.

Correct answer: "No no. I’m afraid you won’t be able to stand it and will rape me.”

Incorrect answer: "Great! We'll go shopping together and drink coffee and cake. But I will still hope that you will return to me...”

No. 15 I don’t know what you see in her!

This means: “I hate this painted creature and, if necessary, I will scratch out its eyes.” Each male company has its own lyrical heroine, the discussion of which is the charm of the notorious male conversations. Usually this is a common colleague or former classmate. She smokes, drinks and skillfully tells obscene jokes. Easily sits on someone's lap if there are no empty seats. And even if there is... It doesn’t mean anything, she’s just so spontaneous, so at home. Wives and girlfriends hate them.

Correct answer: "Nothing! She's fat, ugly and... what's the word... vulgar! By the way, it seems like you’ve lost weight.”

Incorrect answer: “Come on, she’s cool!”

No. 16 You're a man!

This means: “I was just about to do this unpleasant thing myself, when I suddenly remembered who I could blame it on.” Screwing in a light bulb, hammering a nail, bringing potatoes - no one argues, this really requires strength, dexterity, ingenuity and other qualities that the boys absorbed in labor lessons. But there are other missions (absolutely meaningless) - turning off the stove halfway, climbing out onto the winter balcony for a three-liter jar, digging through the beach in search of a hairpin - which, from a female point of view, only titans can do. Attempts to discuss these missions from the point of view of the laws of physics and logic are regarded as ungentlemanly. You are a man! So don’t argue, but rather take an umbrella and bring a powder compact from the car.

Correct answer: “Of course, dear! Oh, this sweet absent-mindedness of yours!”

Incorrect answer: “I can’t, I’ve already painted my nails.”

No. 17 Am I disturbing you?!

This means: “I don’t want you to urgently change the subject. And it is advisable that they never return to her again in front of me, and especially without me.” In the presence of girls, men's conversations become especially exciting - where to go on vacation? where to buy bathroom furniture? Is Japanese cuisine healthy? But sometimes, word by word, the conversation goes somewhere wrong. Vacations, hot countries, Thais can do this... Built-in technology, Petrovich, by the way, installed a video camera in the bathroom, and when prostitutes come... By the way, about Japanese cuisine - do you remember that waitress from the Hiroshima restaurant?.. This is where the girl starts fidgeting and feel discomfort.

Correct answer: “Sorry, honey! Gennady, stop talking nonsense! So, from the point of view of the “price-quality” ratio, German mixers…”

Incorrect answer: “Ha ha ha! Honey, close your ears, I want to finish my thought.”

#18 Do you remember what day it is today?

This means: “I waited half a day for congratulations and flowers, there were none. I looked at your unfestive face, and a terrible guess came into my head...” Remember quickly. If today is her birthday, your anniversary, March 8 or February 14, you can still get out. Pretend that you've been preparing a surprise all day and go get the gifts. If today is a holiday of a smaller caliber (for example, 1000 days from the beginning of your sex life), then you could well, as a confused workaholic, forget about it.

Correct answer: "Of course I remember. But do you remember? Come on, tell me.”

Incorrect answer: "Tuesday".

This means: “Are you thinking of marrying me or what?” The first year is the most pleasant. Vacation, New Year, flu epidemic - everything is like the first time. Then the repetitions begin, and the girl thinks about the future. How long can you “just date”? You grow up, she gets old. Not ready to get married? Introduce her to her relatives, write out a power of attorney for the car, make duplicate keys - in short, take steps towards final rapprochement, stall for time.

Correct answer: “I see our future in the brightest colors. Let's go out of town for the weekend!”

Incorrect answer: “What’s the point of thinking about it, we’ll all die anyway!”

No. 20 I'm tired and want to go home

This means: “I’m bored here, I have no one to impress here, no one notices my suede skirt with appliqués, and even you don’t pay attention to me!” Finding yourself in the company of your girlfriend’s unfamiliar acquaintances, you can always find solace in a secluded corner with a bottle of whiskey and the “BMW 2004 Model Range” catalogue. Women are not so sublime and self-sufficient creatures. Brought - entertain. If you don't know how, take it away.

Correct answer: “Of course, dear, we’ll go now. By the way, meet Oksana, Misha’s wife. Their baby is only two, but she has already gone to work. It's so interesting!"

Incorrect answer: “Lie down here on the sofa, I’ll wake you up when it’s time to go home. Wait, I’ll get a towel to cover you.”

No. 21 I wash my hair

This means: “I don’t want to meet you.” Because if she wanted to, she would have washed her hair 15 minutes in advance, rushed to the date 10 minutes early and waited around the corner to be 5 minutes late.

Correct answer: “So, I let go of the limousine, throw away the flowers, pour out the champagne, cancel the reservation at the best restaurant in the city, send the bear back to the circus, and the gypsies to the station. It's a pity".

Incorrect answer: “Wash her inside, you stupid dynamo!”

No. 22 You better leave your phone

This means: “I won’t call, but politeness does not allow me to tell you to go to hell.” Well, it could have been worse, you could have received the answering machine number of the local bathhouse. Get her out of your head, better luck next time! Especially if you shave your mustache and change your deodorant.

Correct answer: “Write it down. Most likely my butler will answer the phone; he doesn’t speak Russian, but he understands everything.”

Incorrect answer: “Are you sure you’ll call?”

No. 23 I understand everything

This means: “You're married, but that doesn't bother me. Don’t worry, I won’t bother you with calls in the evenings.” Well, if you want a non-binding relationship on the side, this is your chance. Especially if the girl is over thirty, she is married and has three children. She doesn’t need flowers - where will she put them then? She always has her passport with her in case of a hotel. She will complain about her family life, you – about yours. She understands everything. And in principle, it is not necessary to have sex. Romance!

Correct answer: “Understanding is your most valuable quality.”

Incorrect answer: “Could you wear the same perfume as my wife?”

#24 Do you tell all the girls this?

This means: “I don’t believe in romantics with such an impudent face!” Reading magazines was not in vain for you: you know what words to strike a spark of excitement even from a woman’s stony heart. I love cooking, kung fu, children and dogs. You have an elegant neck, come to me, let’s read Pasternak aloud... He doesn’t believe it. Strange. Try looking into her eyes next time, think about something sad and high (for example, about the president’s rating) and put a stud in your shoe - all these measures will give your lustful image the right amount of contradictory trepidation. Which in the twilight can be mistaken for sincerity. Oh, and take that pack of condoms out of your breast pocket.

Correct answer: "Yah you! I'm generally embarrassed to approach girls. You’re the first person who’s interested me in a hundred years.”

Incorrect answer: “What did you all agree on today?!”

#25 I'm so drunk!

This means: “You got me drunk, so now you can seduce me - my conscience is clear.” Yes, that's not fair. But it works.

Correct answer: “Close your eyes and lie down. Now I’ll try to give you artificial respiration.”

Incorrect answer: “Me too... Where is the toilet?..”

Apparently they have never heard of her, because she constantly finds individuals whom she looks up to. These same teenage idols are usually busy on the Internet, some kind of entertainment or political activity, creating new content, and some manage to produce " on the mountain", quotes that kids pick up and use on any occasion. However, these words and phrases are not known to everyone, so they require additional decoding, which is what we will do today. In this article we will analyze another “brilliant” word, this Sygly, which means you can read a little lower. Our resource allows you to find transcripts for various unfamiliar expressions, words and even phraseological units, the meaning of which is hidden from you in the fog of the unknown. Add this useful site to your bookmarks so that you always have an educational online dictionary at hand.
However, before I continue, I would like to recommend to your attention a couple of interesting news on the topic of Internet slang. For example, who is a Netizen, what does Flame mean, how to understand the word Userpic, who is called Bitard, etc.
So let's continue Sygly, meaning? This term is a corruption of the Russian word " Agree", and therefore does not require translation.

Sygly- this term usually expresses agreement, is used on gaming forums and chats, to save time (fewer letters than in the original), and position oneself in front of others as a serious oldfag with whom one can deal.

Example:

Tolyan, let's cut a couple of rollers tomorrow at Dotka? - Sygly, shitty question!

Many people on the Internet use memasik " Here are the lyrics", while they themselves do not know what it means. However, guided by the above translation from Russian into Russian, we can safely say that this phrase means " I agree here". This is such a joke, understandable only to Dotku players, and even then not to everyone. Just remember the old meme " ", and you will find that the word " is used here and there Here", which children fell in love with due to its spelling, brevity and the fact that it is a palindrome (read both from left to right and from right to left).

Origin

The real name of this super popular person is Vitaly Gromyako, this individual was born on October 12, 1991, in the city of Vinnitsa, in the former Ukraine, now Banderstad or Great Sumeria.

Since cleaning toilets in Poland or Russia seemed to him a rather humiliating task, he decided to try his hand at the Internet, especially since he is a really smart player. However, as you understand, no success would have made him a star if not for his interesting manner of communicating with the audience, apparently his Sumerian accent, which he deliberately strengthened, helped him in this. We won’t write specifically about his biography and achievements here, because this is a topic for a separate article, so let me bow out for this.

“Come what may” is a fairly common phrase, firmly rooted in everyday life. Meanwhile, few people think about its origin. What does "come what may" mean? If you start searching for information on this issue, it will be difficult to find any one clear definition. Where are the roots of this famous phrase? It is attributed to completely different sources. Moreover, it more fully sounds like “Do what you must - and be what happens!” So what is the origin of the expression “Come what may”? We will try to reveal the meaning and origin of the phrase in this article. Let's consider all possible answers to these questions.

Option one: Bible

What does "come what may" mean? Maybe they say this in hope of God? This phrase is attributed to the Latin translation of the Bible. A more accurate expression is “Do what is meant to be done, and what is meant to happen will happen.” These words refer to Abraham (Genesis 22:1-19) when God required him to sacrifice his own son. Abraham doubted, but received exactly this expression in response.

Option two: "Karma Yoga"

Another source is the Bhagavad Gita, on which Karma Yoga is based. Phraseologism expresses the general content of the Bhagavad Gita, which is an excerpt from the great philosophical work Mahabharata. The background to the appearance of the expression is Krishna’s explanation to the main character, Prince Arjun, of the need to come to terms with what is happening and not resist the coming changes. This beautiful legend became the basis of the philosophical principles of the entire teaching of yoga in general, and “Karma Yoga” in particular.

Option three: knightly motto

This phrase is also attributed to knights. There is an opinion that it was an additional motto of the Templar Order, in addition to the main one “Not for us, Lord, not for us, all for the glory of Your name.” This assumption seems quite realistic, since all the activities of this order were carried out for the glory of the name of the Lord, that is, the knights saw their future only as it should be, and did not allow the possibility of changing what was destined.

Option four: writer's invention

What does "come what may" mean? Maybe the phraseological unit came from the writer’s pen? The origin of this phrase is also assumed to be a beautiful expression coined by the author of the Arthurian legends, Sir Thomas Malory. This was precisely the knightly motto of his characters. The expression came into common use after the end of the era of European chivalry.

Option five: French folklore

Some believe that the expression became popular thanks to an old French song in which there was a line with this expression. Therefore, the expression does not have a Latin original.

The French origin of the expression may also be indicated by the work of Leo Tolstoy. His favorite French saying was “Do what you must, come what may.” It is these words that complete the writer’s diary, written by him in Astapovo, on his deathbed. In the Russian translation, this phrase is associated specifically with the name of the great Russian writer.

Option six: Roman legionnaires

Roman legionaries in the fourth century followed the principle of “Do what is right and come what may.” This was not just their motto, but their entire philosophy of life. If you look for a more precise definition of the author, then Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and great commander, is considered to be such. He became famous among the people of Rome as a wise and kind ruler. All his life he tried to go with the flow, taking advantage of current circumstances and not trying to act contrary to fate. There was also this option: “And come what may, then it must be so.”

Option seven: samurai

“Come what may” is a phraseological unit that is very often remembered in all the teachings of the samurai. If we briefly explain the principles of Bushido, then it is humility in the face of circumstances and the fulfillment of duty that will be its main idea. And although the samurai themselves do not use the phrase “Come what may” in literal translation, it can be assumed that it appeared as a result of the spread of the teachings of Japanese warriors among foreign cultures.

The phrase "Come what may" in different languages

What does "come what may" mean? Despite the fact that the true author of this expression is quite difficult to find and, most likely, simply impossible, it is present in a wide variety of world cultures. Although the verbal sound of the expression may vary, its semantic content is almost the same. This is how the expression sounds in different languages ​​of the world:

In Latin: Fac officium, Deus providebit - "Do your duty and God will provide for you."

In English: Do your duty, come what may - “Do your duty, and everything possible will happen,” or Use the means, and God will give the blessing - “Use all means, and the Creator will bless.”

The American will say: Do your duty, come what may - “Do your duty, and let everything be.”

In German: Tu' deine Pflicht! Gott wird schon sorgen - “This is your duty, and only what is meant to happen will happen.”

Cultural studies of expression

The prevalence of the famous phraseological unit around the world is quite understandable. “Come what may” may have a different meaning for each person. Since the foundation of the world, for many centuries people in different parts of the planet have thought independently of each other, but over similar questions. Despite the fact that these thinkers were separated not only by distances, but also by entire eras, the ideas that worried humanity were approximately the same. Thus, since different people were concerned with the same question, they ended up with similar answers. This may explain the presence of the expression in different languages ​​and cultures.

Etymology of the phrase

How to understand “Come what may”? It is worth touching on the etymology of the expression, or more precisely, the culture of translation. Humanity has no longer lived in isolated groups. The cultures of different peoples are closely intertwined, and it is already quite difficult to determine who originally owned this or that expression. A huge number of translators are working to enrich the literary collections. However, few of them translate literally.

How to understand “Come what may” in other countries of the world? Most texts translated from other languages ​​are adapted to suit end users. That is, it is quite natural that a translator, who encounters a phrase in a foreign language that is similar to a generally accepted expression in his language, uses the latter. From here, the different verbal sound of an expression in different languages ​​becomes clear, that is, the same ideas during the translation process can be expressed in different words.

As a result…

“Come what may” is a phraseological unit with a rather uncertain origin. It is so deeply rooted in history that its origins are covered in a dense veil of mystery. Perhaps the phrase came to us from the Bible or was inherited from knights or followers of samurai doctrine, perhaps it was invented by a very specific person, Marcus Aurelius or Thomas Malory. For example, Sofya Kovalevskaya signed herself with the motto “Say what you think, do what you must, and come what may!” Now this is no longer so important. The main thing is that the meaning of the expression is still relevant today.

The phrase predetermines reasonable questions: “How to act?” and “Is this worth attention?” The answer is determined by the expression itself: your actions are now correct - act, the goal is everything around you. That is, the phraseological unit is filled with a philosophical attitude to life: it is necessary to accept reality and not show any resistance, go with the flow. In order for life to work out as it should, you just need to do what is required.

What does "come what may" mean? The definition should be clear to everyone, but the variant of origin - everyone will choose the one they like best.

What does the phrase “well” mean?

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Semyon Dulesov

T-tender

Phrase "nerves of iron" refers to a very calm person who will be calm in any, even the most outrageous situation. A man with "Nerves of Iron" simply has

unbreakable patience. And not only because he does not want to show his emotions, but his restraint of character is dictated by the inner peace of his soul.

Equanimity, poise- this is what characterizes a person with “Iron” or others with strong nerves - how many people lack this, strong nerves - fewer problems.

Sometimes you can still hear about such people - "Angel's Patience", a person endures everything with such patience and stoically endures life’s hardships.

More often, representatives of the stronger sex are endowed with “nerves of iron”, since women live more by emotions and are less able to restrain their own experiences.

Lussi

This is what they say about people who are able to remain calm in any critical situation and make an adequate decision. These people are emotionally restrained and balanced. Even in situations when others panic, a person with “iron nerves” remains calm. We can say that these are people with a stable psyche who are not susceptible to the influence of negative factors from the outside.

Ludvigo

There are people who are impenetrable, it is impossible to intimidate them, frighten them, offend them, they are calm in a stressful situation, they know how to cool head solve any problem, have tremendous endurance, they are said to have NERVES OF IRON, that is, durable, strong. Iron is one of the most resistant metals. There is also the expression NERVES OF STEEL.

What does the phrase mean???

Again you and I quarreled,
Why? Why?
Again they argued all evening,
I don’t understand about what.
Friendship seems lost to us
And you can’t start another one.
And no one will dare first
Come up and say:
"Let's never quarrel
Never ever.

Forever, forever.

No problem, no problem.
Let's make peace again
Forever, forever. "

You've been frowning since morning today
Until now, so far.
You are silent, you don’t look and you smoke everything,
You're pulling your Belomor.
And I'm only a step away from you,
Just a small step
But how, teach me, to walk through it,
To say: “My dear,
Let's never quarrel
Never ever.
Let the heart open to the heart
Forever, forever.
May you not believe in happiness today -
No problem, no problem.
Let's make peace again
Forever, forever. "

Anything happens in life -
I know, you know.
The path is never smooth,
Flowers are not always expected.
Look - even the sun is frowning,
Looking at you.
Believe me, tomorrow everything will be forgotten and you will say lovingly:
"Let's never quarrel
Never ever.
Let the heart open to the heart
Forever, forever.
May you not believe in happiness today -
No problem, no problem.
Let's make peace again
Forever, forever. "

What does the phrase mean - Attention, possible spoilers! ??

Wiesel

Spoiler, English to spoil - “to spoil”, “poison”, “spoil”:

* In aviation, spoilers are brake flaps on the wings. See Wing Mechanization.
* In cars, a device that converts laminar air flow into turbulent air flow. Not to be confused with the wing, which is designed to create downforce. See spoiler (car).
* In the programming languages ​​HTML, javascript, etc., a spoiler is a hiding/showing object (text, picture, etc.).
* In movies, computer games, a spoiler in the famous game Lineage2 is a gnome character endowed with the ability (skill) to steal additional drops from a killed monster; in literature, a spoiler is prematurely disclosed important information that spoils the impression of the game/book/film and destroys their intrigue; less often - the person who prematurely disclosed this information. A classic example of a spoiler, included in jokes, is the name of the killer in a detective story (“the killer is a gardener”). See Spoiler (movie).
* In politics, a candidate in an election who has no chance of winning, but who diverts some of the votes for another candidate with a similar program, thereby increasing the chances of victory for a candidate with an opposite position on major issues. See Spoiler (politics).
* In boxing - an opponent leading the fight as number two, connecting the actions of his opponent with the help of a clinch. Often the goal is not so much to win the match, but to make the other boxer look inept and unprepared.
* In the comics, Spoiler is one of the heroines of Batman stories.

Lucky

Spoilers are hints on forums where various puzzle games are discussed.
If you want to find a clue because you can't beat the game yourself, then this is where you need to go.
If you want to think with your own head, and not according to other people’s prompts, then you are warned.