Phrases. to kiss the post, to be shut out in consequence of arriving too late; to be disappointed.
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| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > expectation > disappointment > be disappointed [verb (intransitive)] (9) to kiss the posta1529 Phrases. to kiss the post, to be shut out in consequence of arriving too late; to be disappointed. to come home by Weeping Cross1579 Used allusively, esp. in the proverbial phrase to come home by Weeping Cross, to suffer grievous disappointment or failure. Subcategories:— cause disappointment (2) — let down (2) — pass someone by (1) — of plan: go awry (1) — of face: look disappointed (1) |
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