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The poison chalice is a term used when something was first percieved as being very good and helpful, then ends up being very bad. Often used in relation to societies to see how or why some of the past civilizations fell. For example, Babylon and Ur developed great irrigation systems, however it was this dependance on the systems that contributed to their down fall.
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∙ 9y agoPoison chalice' is an expressive term that carries the basic meaning of 'something attractive yet harmful or even fatal.' An example of a 'poison chalice' might be a political position or business opportunity that brings prestige and yet is doomed to failure because of circumstances beyond one's control.
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Who coined the phrase one mans food is another mans poison?
PROVERBS...
Who wrote The Silver Chalice?
Thomas B. Costain wrote The Silver Chalice.
What does pizen mean?
poison
What does the phrase there's ruin in store for you mean?
what does the phrase There`s ruin in store for you mean
What does the phrase wash your hands before dinner mean?
verb phrase
Is poisoned chalice an oxymoron?
No. A chalice is a type of cup; the phrase simply means a cup taht has been poisoned, and there is no oxymoron in it.
What does Poison challis mean?
It should be spelled 'poisoned chalice'. A chalice is a drinking cup with a stand and stem such as used in religious ceremonies. So the term refers to being given a poisoned drink presented in an attractive looking vessel. The expression mean something that looked good when offer but turns out bad.The new job turned out to be a poisoned chalice; the old marketing plan did not work and the new one was doomed to fail. Guess who got the sack!
A drinking goblet?
chalice
In poptropica what are all the items you collecte in the grave yard?
The bottle of poison, the lantern (light it with kerosene), the ice pick, the ice, the chalice , and the key to the cellar.
What do you call the cup in which a Catholic priest use at church?
The Communion is in a ciborium and the wine is in a chalice.
What is the birth name of Chalice Fischette?
Chalice Fischette's birth name is Chalice Severn Fischette.
What does the chalice represnt in baptism?
There is no chalice in baptism. Some Christians use a chalice in the Lord's Supper or communion.
What is the meaning of a chaless?
Chalice- the goblet that holds the concencrated bloodif you mean chaless then I have no Idea!
How do you get the defiled chalice?
The Defiled Chalice can be obtained by defeating the boss on Layer 1 in the Lower Pthumeru Chalice dungeon. After defeating the boss, you'll receive the Defiled Chalice as a reward, allowing you to proceed to deeper parts of the Chalice dungeons.
What is a sentence for chalice?
"He held the chalice in his hand, sipping occasionally."
When was Chalice of Steel created?
Chalice of Steel was created in 1999.
When was Chalice - singer - born?
Chalice - singer - was born in 1983.
