[fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speed and energy. * /He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate./ * /When I last […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

speed trap

[speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catch drivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. * /Mr. Jones was caught in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

against time

[against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a test of speed or time; in order to beat a speed record or time limit. * /John ran around […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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get off one's case

[get off one's case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.} To stop bothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one. […]

keep one's head above water

[keep one's head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. * /Herb's income declined so […]

Dave Barry

U.S. humorist Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them […]

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cast off

[cast off] {v.} 1a. or [cast loose] To unfasten; untie; let loose (as a rope holding a boat). * /The captain of the boat […]

own up

[own up] {v.}, {informal} To take the blame; admit your guilt; confess. * /When Mr. Jones asked who broke the window, Johnny […]

Phyllis McGinley

(1905-1978) U.S. poet Not reading poetry amounts to a national pastime here.