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Bill Nye

(1850—1896)

U.S. humorist

We are both great men, but I have succeeded better in keeping it a profound secret than he has.

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(1826-1903) U.S. humorist I joined the army, and succeeded in killing about as many of the enemy as they of me. www.english-slang.com

in keeping

[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. * /Mary's hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion./ * /Having an assembly on Friday morning was in keeping […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of keeping

[out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing; not proper. * /Loud talk was out of keeping in the library./ * /It was out of keeping for […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep company

[keep company] {v. phr.} 1. To stay or go along with (someone) so that he will not be lonely to visit with (someone). * /John kept Andy company while his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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speakeasy

[speakeasy] {n.} A bar during Prohibition where illegal alcoholic beverages were sold. * /Al Capone's associates met in a […]

sure thing

[sure thing] 1. {n.}, {informal} Something sure to happen; something about which there is no doubt. * /It's no fun betting […]

let the grass grow under one's feet

[let the grass grow under one's feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To waste time; be slow or idle. * /Grandpa spends so much time […]

lick one's chops

[lick one's chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about something pleasant; enjoy the thought of something. * /John is […]

Ann Landers

(1918--) U.S. advice columnist People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim.

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