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Benny Hill

(1924—1992)

English comedian

Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect.

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over the hill

[over the hill] {adj.}, {informal} Past one's prime; unable to function as one used to; senile. * /Poor Mr. Jones is sure not like he used to be; well, he's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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"very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid and ephemeral than ordinary language" (Random House Unabridged Dictionary) - learn ~600 slang expressions

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an expression "whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements… or from the general grammatical rules of a language"

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Paul Eldridge

Man is ready to die for an idea, provided that idea is not quite clear to him.

go down the tubes

[go down the tubes] {v. phr.} {informal} To transit to a state of failure or ruin. * /The whole scheme is likely to go down […]

have a way with

[have a way with] {v. phr.} To be able to lead, persuade, or influence. * /Dave has such a way with the campers that they do […]

that is that

[that is that] or [that's that] {informal} The matter is decided; there is nothing more to be said; it is done. * /Jim, you […]

Cyril Connolly

(1903-1975) English criticeditor No one was ever made wretched in a brothel.

American vs British

Lessons on American and British English differences.

make or break

[make or break] {v. phr.} To bring complete success or failure, victory or defeat. * /Playing the role of Hamlet will make […]

take on faith

[take on faith] {v. phr.} To lend credence to something due to one's confidence in the source, rather than based on evidence. […]