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Jim Ferree

(1931--)

U.S. golfer

There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.

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knock on wood

[knock on wood] {v. phr.} To knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck. - Many people believe that you will have bad luck if you […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

knock it off

[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talking about something considered not appropriate or nonsensical by the listener. - Used frequently as an imperative. * /Come on, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Dwight Morrow

(1873-1931) U.S. politician The world is divided into people who do things--and people who get the credit. www.english-slang.com

knock about

[knock about] or [knock around] {v.} To travel without a plan; go where you please. * /After he graduated from college, Joe knocked about for a year seeing the country […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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W.C. Fields

(1880-1946) U.S. actor Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

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Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following […]

get across

[get across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly, make (something) clear; to make clear the meaning of. * /Mr. Brown is a good coach […]

tip the scales

[tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or [tip the balance] To […]

Ambrose Bierce

(1842-1914) U.S. writer Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.

smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. * /I've told you the truth, so help me./ […]