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Arnold H. Glasow

Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.

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Arnold H. Glasow

Telling a teenager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath. www.english-slang.com

sound effects

[sound effects] {n.} The noises made to imitate real sounds in a play, movie, or program. * /Greg agreed to plan the sound effects for the class play./ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

side by side

[side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a row. * /Alice's dolls were lined up side by side on the window seat./ * /Charles and John are […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

canned laughter

[canned laughter] {n.}, {informal} The sounds of laughter heard on certain television programs that were obviously not recorded in front of a live audience and are played for the benefit […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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all eyes

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eyes in the back of one's head

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here and now

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take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]