Kozma Prutkov

Starting something, pluck up your spirits.

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Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.english-slang.com

kindled spirits

[kindled spirits] {n. phr.} People who resemble each other in numerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. * /They are kindred spirits; they both like to go on […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pluck up

[pluck up] {v.} 1. To have (courage) by your own effort; make yourself have (courage). * /In spite of failure, he plucked up heart to continue./ * /He plucked up […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Kozma Prutkov

Better say little, but well. www.english-slang.com

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