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King Vidor

(1894—1982)

U.S. film-maker

Take it from me--marriage isn't a word--it's a sentence.

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take at one's word

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(1867-1936) U.S. humorist Don't jump on a man unless he's down.

fag end

[fag end] {n.} the used stub of a cigarette and by extension the unpleasant and worthless loose end of any situation.

Idea Hamsters

[Idea Hamsters] People whose idea generators are always running.

beat into one's head

[beat into one's head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To teach by telling again and again; repeat often; drill, also, to be cross and […]

kill off

[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. * /The factory dumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the […]

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May your life be filled with lawyers!

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[DIY] "Do it yourself"