For life
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- A common inversion, where a character who looks very old has the eyes of a child, indicates that the person retained the youthful sense of wonder for life despite experiencing most of it already.
Source: Young Face, Old Eyes - One of the first things we learn about Gregor Clegane is that he held his little brother's face to a burning brazier for playing with one of his old toys, scarring him for life.
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The two gods were pleased with the old married couple, and set them up for life — and then ensured that they would be together even after they died.
Source: Pals with Jesus
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