[thank one's lucky stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be thankful for good luck; think oneself lucky. * /You can thank your lucky stars you didn't fall in the hole./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

wish on

[wish on] {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish. * /Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance./ * /Bob wished […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hitch one's wagon to a star

[hitch one's wagon to a star] {v. phr.} To aim high; follow a great ambition or purpose. * /In trying to be a famous pianist, Mary had hitched her wagon […] 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 […]