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J. De La Bruyere

The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest.

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be my guest

[be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. * /When Suzie asked if she could borrow John's bicycle, John said, "Be my guest."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Old Man of the Sea

[Old Man of the Sea] {n. phr.} A tiresome burden, especially a person, difficult to free oneself from. * /Deirdre has Ken the Cardie Wearer ever at her side, an […] Wordsmith.org

guest

[guest] See: [BE MY GUEST]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

off one's back

[off one's back] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Stopped from bothering one; removed as an annoyance or pest. * /"Having a kid brother always following me is a nuisance," Mary told […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(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 […]