appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc. idiomatic

词源

Valerius Maximus, 6, 2, ext. 1: Provocarem ad Philippum, inquit, sed sobrium.—"I will appeal to Philip, she said, but to Philip sober."
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