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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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You can pray to the head of a sardine if you believe in it enough.

crackers

[crackers] {adj.} Insane.

keep out (of)

[keep out (of)] {v. phr.} 1. To stay out; remain out of. * /The sign on the fence said, "Danger! Keep out!"/ 2. To stave […]

Things are looking up!

[Things are looking up!] Informal way to say that conditions are improving. * /Things are looking up at our university as […]

Joan Welsh

A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time--pills or stairs.

bender

[bender] a drinking binge.

[B&] "Banned"

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