[old boy] or [old chap] {n.}, {chiefly British} One of the men educated at the same institution and bound by strong ties of loyalty to each other. * /He got […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Nicholas Murray Butler

(1862-1947) U.S. educator America is the best half-educated country in the world. www.english-slang.com

ned

[ned] {n.} (Scottish) a lout, a drunken brawling fellow, a tough. Often said to stand for Non-Educated Delinquent but this is a backronym. More likely to come from Teddy Boys […] British slang (Wikipedia)

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Rita Rudner

U.S. comedienne Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly and they always say the same thing: 'This looks much better on.' […]

My Fair Lady - Accent Training

A video, demonstrating all stages of accent training (from "[My Fair Lady]") :) Enjoy Eliza's accent.

at a set time

[at a set time] {prep. phr.} At a particular, pre-specified time. * /Do we have to eat in this hotel at a set time, or may […]

come out for

[come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. * […]

Albert Einstein

Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a […]

[by] or [in my book] {adv. phr.} In my opinion; as far as I am concerned; in my judgment. * /By my book, Mr. Murgatroyd is […]

very well

[very well] {interj.}, {formal} Agreed; all right. - Used to show agreement or approval. * /Very well. You may go./ * /Very […]