[world] See: [COME UP IN THE WORLD] or [RISE IN THE WORLD], [DEAD TO THE WORLD], [FOR ALL THE WORLD], [IN A WORLD OF ONE'S OWN] or [IN A WORLD […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in a world of one's own

[in a world of one's own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. * /They […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

for all the world

[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. * /Betty said she wouldn't marry Jake for all the world./ 2. Precisely; exactly. * /It began for all the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

weight of the world on one's shoulders

[weight of the world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Dean McLaughlin

U.S. sci-fi author Welcome thy neighbor to thy fallout shelter. He'll come in handy if you run out of food.

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improve on

[improve on] or [improve upon] {v.} To make or get one that is better than (another). * /Dick made good marks the first […]

make way

[make way] {v. phr.} To move from in front so someone can go through; stand aside. * /The people made way for the king./ * […]

off-color

[off-color] or [off-colored] {adj.} 1. Not of the proper hue or shade; not matching a standard color sample. * /The […]

sleep a wink

[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment's sleep; enjoy a bit of sleep. - Used in negative and conditional statements and in […]

take out

[take out] {v. phr.} 1. To ask for and fill in. * /Mary and John took out a marriage license./ 2. To begin to run. * […]

Edgar Allan Poe

(1804-1849) U.S. author My best friend would be the man who [blew my brains out] with a pistol.