American actress You never have sex the way people do in the movies. You don't do it on the floor, you don't do it standing up, you don't always have […] www.english-slang.com

ten to one

[ten to one] or [two to one] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Almost certainly, nearly sure to be true; very likely to happen. * /Ten to one it will rain […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

better late than never

[better late than never] It is better to come or do something late than never. * /The firemen didn't arrive at the house until it was half burned, but it […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

thumb one's nose

[thumb one's nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one's open hand in front of one's face with one's thumb pointed at one's nose as a sign of scorn or dislike. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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fit

[fit] See: [BY FITS AND STARTS], [GIVE FITS], [HAVE A FIT] or [HAVE FITS], [IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT], [SEE FIT] also […]

in kind

[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind of thing. * /My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog./ * […]

Stevie Smith

(1902--1971), English poet If I had been the Virgin Mary, I would have said 'No'.

party animal

[party animal] {n. phr.} 1. A person who loves parties. * /That kid is such a party animal. He takes every opportunity he […]

go out

[go out] {v. phr.} 1. To pass out of date or style. * /Short skirts are gradually going out./ 2. To stop giving off light […]

look up

[look up] {v.} 1. {informal} To improve in future chances; promise more success. * /The first year was tough, but business […]

Bill Arp

(1826-1903) U.S. humorist I joined the army, and succeeded in killing about as many of the enemy as they of me.

go down the tubes

[go down the tubes] {v. phr.} {informal} To transit to a state of failure or ruin. * /The whole scheme is likely to go down […]