[pretty penny] {n. phr.} A large amount of money. * /Their new house is so big and modern that we're sure it must have cost them a pretty penny./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

pinch pennies

[pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more than necessary; be very saving or thrifty. * /When Tom and Mary were saving money to buy a house, they […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

penny pincher

[penny pincher], [penny pinching] See: [PINCH PENNIES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

penny for one's thoughts

[penny for one's thoughts] Please tell me what you are thinking about; what's your daydream. * /"A penny for your thoughts!" he exclaimed./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Artemus Ward

(1834-1867), "The Census" Did you ever have the measles, and if so, how many?

Richard the Third

[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard the Third = turd).

here and now

[here and now] (2) {n.} The present time and place; today. * /He enjoys the pleasures of the here and now and never worries […]

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]

George Gordon Bryan

(1788-1824) English poet Though I love my country, I do not love my countrymen.

fuck around

[fuck around] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. To be promiscuous. * /John fucks around with the secretaries./ 2. To play […]

here goes

[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am now ready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the […]