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hold terror for someone [for something] to be frightening to a person. The thought of flying to Rio by myself held great terror for me. Nothing holds terror for me. I am a daredevil. See also: hold a reign of terror a period of time when a ruler controls people in a violent and cruel way My father's generation, who lived through the reign of terror, will never forget it. See also: reign How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bruce Lincoln's Holy Terrors is based on the premise that the Islamist movement and certain dimensions of the Christian right are quite similar in their attempt to undermine the minimalist notion of religion that stands at the center of a secular state. 12/72), unleashed these holy terrors on a Nativity program to memorable fish-out-of-water effect; this outing isn't as funny (or moving) but still makes for a breezy, entertaining story as the Herdmans crash the Halloween party and demonstrate that they still have some tricks--and even some treats--up their sleeves. He is a member of the Holy Terrors, a children's street gang that is a branch of the IRA, and he must take care of himself in this violent, hate-filled place. |
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