[lose oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To go wrong; miss your way; become unable to find the right direction. * /Fred lost himself in the confusion of downtown Boston streets./ 2. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

miss out

[miss out] {v.}, {informal} To fail; lose or not take a good chance; miss something good. * /Jim's mother told him he missed out on a chance to go fishing […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lose track

[lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stay informed; fail to keep a count or record. * /What's the score now? I've lost track./ - Usually used with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lose face

[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error or failure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect or the confidence of others. * /Many Japanese soldiers were […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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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 […]