[perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may it never come true. - Used as an exclamation. * /If John fails the college entrance exam […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

food for thought

[food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worth thinking about; something that makes you think. * /The teacher told John that she wanted to talk to his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

second thought

[second thought] {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study. * /Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas./ * /We decided […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

give thought to

[give thought to] {v. phr.} To consider; think about. * /Have you given any thought to the question of how to sell Grandpa's old house?/ Contrast: [GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Menander

(342-291 B.C.) Privacy--you can't find it anywhere, not even if you want to hang yourself.

Easy American English - Idioms 2 : Food

Learn English Idioms with Dana from Wanted an Adventure! In this lesson: It's a [piece of cake]: something is easy To […]

congregate housing

[congregate housing] {n.}, {informal} A form of housing for elderly persons in which dining facilities and services are shared […]

house detective

[house detective] {n.} A detective employed by a hotel, store, or other business to watch for any trouble. * /The one-armed […]

meet with

[meet with] {v.} 1. To meet (someone), usually by accident. * /In the woods he met with two strangers./ Syn.: [COME UPON]. […]

sales talk

[sales talk] {n.} A speech made to point out all the good reasons why the sale would help someone who might buy the product. […]

Benjamin Franklin

(1706-1790) One good husband is worth two good wives; for the scarcer things are, the more they're valued.

Cobweb

[Cobweb] A WWW site that never changes.