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Ernest Hemingway

One cat just leads to another.

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Ernest Hemingway

(1899-1961) U.S. novelist Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. www.english-slang.com

writers block

[writer's block] {n. phr.} A condition of being unable to write; a period when the words just won't come. * /One of the more common problems writers occasionally experience is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Bob Thaves, "Frank & Ernest" comic strip

I don't know if I can live on my income or not--the government won't let me try it. www.english-slang.com

Colette

(1873-1954), French novelist Writing only leads to more writing. www.english-slang.com

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Marilyn Pearson

Behind every successful man stands a surprised woman.

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freeze out

[freeze out] {v.}, {informal} To force out or keep from a share or part in something by unfriendly or dishonest treatment. * […]

the idea

[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} - Used in exclamations to show that you do not like something. * /The idea! Thinking […]

Peter Paul Rubens

(1577-1640), Flemish baroque painter Sir, when their backsides look good enough to slap, there's nothing more to do.

bog

[bog] {n.} Toilet

in charge of

[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision or care of. * /Marian is in charge of selling tickets./ * […]

pick off

[pick off] {v.} 1. To pull off; remove with the fingers. * /He picked off the burs that had stuck to his overcoat./ 2. To […]