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come down with

[come down with] {v.}, {informal} To become sick with; catch. * /We all came down with the mumps./ * /After being out in the […]

let the chips fall where they may

[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to the displeasure caused others by your actions. * /The […]

English as a Second Language website

A starting point for ESL learners who want to study English through the Web. This site is being constantly updated, so your […]

Steve Martin

(1945--) U.S. comedian I think I did pretty well, considering I started out with nothing but a bunch of blank paper.

Norp

[Norp] from pr0n. Used to discreetly speak of pornography without alerting the attention of others (less obvious in meaning […]

cash-and-carry

[cash-and-carry] (2) {adv.} With no credit, no time payments, and no deliveries. * /Some stores sell cash-and-carry only./ […]

leave behind

[leave behind] {v. phr.} 1. Abandon. * /Refugees on the run must sometimes leave old and sick people behind./ 2. To forget; […]

Norm Crosby

U.S. comedian When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to […]