[early bird catches the worm] or [early bird gets the worm] A person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of succeeding; if you arrive early […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

early bird

[early bird] {n} An early riser from bed. * /Jane and Tom are real early birds; they get up at 6 A.M. every morning./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Dear John letter

[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. * /Jane […]

within reason

[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. * /I want […]

French proverb

I do not like noise, unless I make it myself.

American Slang - Lessons by Jennifer

The series of free video lessons on American slang by Jennifer - native English language teacher This is lesson #1 […]

Jesse Jackson

(1941--) U.S. activist Your children need your presence more than your presents.

come a cropper

[come a cropper] 1. To fall off your horse. * /John's horse stumbled, and John came a cropper./ 2. To fail. * /Mr. Brown […]

odds and ends

[odds and ends] {n. phr.} Miscellaneous items; remnants. * /After the great annual clearance sale there were only a few odds […]