The French have this phrase, l'esprit d'escalier. Literally, it translates as "the spirit of the staircase" but what it actually means is the things you think of to say after it’s already too late and you’re on your way out.
The spirit of the staircase was with me the whole walk home as I thought of better comebacks I should have said to him when we had that argument.
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–noun
a spirit that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.
a spirit that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.
1.He wouldn't give up because of his Indomitable Spirit.
2.A serious student of Tae Kwon Do will at all times be modest and honest. If confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however many the numbers may be.
2.A serious student of Tae Kwon Do will at all times be modest and honest. If confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however many the numbers may be.
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I had an intense out of body experience yesterday. I felt totally connected to the Universe. Wow! I'm getting a spiritual tingle.
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Get the spiritphonecd mug.A spirit is a ghost you can see and sense. You can sense these if you have somewhat of a sixth sense (psychic), but really it depends on how much you can feel and how much the spirit projects. Comes in ball, shadow or full detail form.
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