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Joyce Jillson

U.S. astrologer

There are times not to flirt. When you're sick. When you're with children. When you're on the witness stand.

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take the stand

[take the stand] {v. phr.} To assume one's position in the witness box during a trial. * /The judge asked the defendant to take the stand./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

behind the times

[behind the times] {adj. phr.} Using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned. * /Johnson's store is behind the times./ * /The science books of 30 years ago […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the running

[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; not to be counted out; among those who might win. * /At the beginning of the last lap […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at times

[at times] {adv. phr.} Not often; not regularly; not every day; not every week; occasionally; sometimes. * /At times Tom's mother lets him hold the baby./ * /You can certainly […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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