Kozma Prutkov

The lowliest of beggars is capable of being the foremost rich man, under different circumstances.

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[first and foremost] {adv. phr.} As the most important thing; first. * /First and foremost they needed food./ * /I want you to remember to pay that bill first and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Kozma Prutkov

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[beggars can't be choosers] People who can not choose what they will have, must accept what they get; if you are not in control, you must take what you can […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.} In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. * /In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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