appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober en · VERB
Etymology
Valerius Maximus, 6, 2, ext. 1: Provocarem ad Philippum, inquit, sed sobrium.—"I will appeal to Philip, she said, but to Philip sober."
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| appealed from Philip drunk to Philip sober | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| appealed from Philip drunk to Philip sober | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| appealing from Philip drunk to Philip sober | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| appeals from Philip drunk to Philip sober | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |