[grace period] or [period of grace] {n.} The time or extra time allowed in which to do something. * /Most insurance companies have a grace period of one month for […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

kick it

[kick it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To end a bad or unwanted habit such as drinking, smoking, or drug addiction. * /Farnsworth finally kicked it; he's in good shape./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

slowdown

[slowdown] {n.} A period of lesser activity, usually in the economic sphere. * /We all hope the current slowdown in the economy will soon be over./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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man of parts

[man of parts] {n. phr.}, {literary} A man who has several different skills, talents, or qualities. * /The pianist is a man […]

sign on the dotted line

[sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.} To attach one's signature on an important document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, […]

Miss Piggy's Guide to Life as told to Henry Beard

Never eat more than you can lift.

My Fair Lady - Accent Training

A video, demonstrating all stages of accent training (from "[My Fair Lady]") :) Enjoy Eliza's accent.

English Language Guide

This organization is part of the Internet Studios Spain S.L. group, which was set up on the initiative of persons with a large […]

bone

[bone] See: [BRED IN THE BONE], [FEEL IN ONE'S BONES] or [KNOW IN ONE'S BONES], [FUNNY BONE], [MAKE NO BONES], [SKIN AND […]

in the --- place

[in the --- place] {adv. phr.} As the (first or second or third, etc.) thing in order or importance; first, second, or third, […]

Sue Grafton

(1940--) U.S. mystery writer If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.