| The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002. |
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| A reply of Jesus when a new disciple of his asked for time to bury his father. Jesus said, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.” | 1 |
| ‡ The expression often connotes an impatience to move ahead, without pausing over details or ceremonies. | 2 |
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| | | The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Edited by E.D. Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett, and James Trefil. Copyright © 2002 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
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