[out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. Needing repair; not working right. * /Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because he didn't have to mow the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

get together

[get together] {v.} To come to an agreement; agree. * /Mother says I should finish my arithmetic lesson, and Father says I should mow the lawn. Why don't you two […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Tim Allen

(1953--), American comedian My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance. www.english-slang.com

put to use

[put to use] {v. phr.} To use. * /During the early part of the Korean war the cooks and office workers of the U.S. Army were put to use in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Irish proverb

God is not as severe as he is said to be.

cabbage

[cabbage] {n.} 1. A stupid person or someone with no mental abilities whatever. 2. Cloth trimmed from a customer's material by […]

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mince words

[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak […]

off the record

[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next […]

barge in

[barge in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To appear uninvited at someone's house or apartment, or to interrupt a conversation. * /I'm […]

beyond the shadow of a doubt

[beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Absolutely certain, totally convincing. * /Fred burglarized […]

Stephen Leacock

(1869-1944), Canadian humoristeducator, Literary Lapses, 1910 Many a man in love with a dimple makes the mistake of marrying […]