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davood007
what does this mean? "but trust me, my cups runneth over"
10 ago 2010 11:35
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it's from the bible Plsam 23:5 it means you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
cowboy...
10 agosto 2010
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"Cup runneth over" is a reference to a Bible verse (somewhere in Psalms, I believe, but I'm too tired to look it up right now). It basically means having more than one could possibly need (i.e. God is pouring more wine than can fit into a cup). As a whole, this would mean' "I assure you, I am lucky/ blessed and do not lack anything I need."
10 agosto 2010
"My Cup Runneth Over" is a quote from the Hebrew Bible[1] (Psalms 23:5) and means "I have more than enough for my needs," though interpretations and usage may vary. Notably, it can be employed sarcastically to indicate that someone, e.g. one's host, is being less than generous.
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Cup_Runneth_Over
10 agosto 2010
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davood007
Competenze linguistiche
Inglese, Persiano (farsi), Turco
Lingua di apprendimento
Inglese, Turco
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