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Joseph Campbell
(1904-1987) U.S. mythologist A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no mercy.
go back on one's word
[go back on one's word] {v. phr.} To renege; break a promise. * /Patrick went back on his word when he refused to marry  […]
on the market
[on the market] {adj. phr.} For sale. * /In the summer many fresh vegetables are on the market./ * /The Goodwins put their  […]
George Mikes
(1912-1987), Hungarian humorist Continental people have a sex life; the English have hot-water bottles.
put on
[put on] {v. phr.} 1. To dress in. * /The boy took off his clothes and put on his pajamas./ * /Mother put a coat on the  […]
trade-in
[trade-in] {n.} Something given as part payment on something better. * /The dealer took our old car as a trade-in./ - Often  […]
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