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Marvin Kitman

U.S. TV critic and author, Newsday columnist

If God wanted us to be brave, why did he give us legs?

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Marvin Kitman

U.S. TV critic, Coward's Almanac Your Zip Code contains a hidden meaning. You will probably never discover it. www.english-slang.com

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sea legs

[sea legs] {n. phr.} 1. Adjustment to being in a boat that is rocking on the sea. * /This is my first transatlantic trip so give me a day to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on one's last legs

[on one's last legs] {adj. phr.} Failing; near the end. * /The blacksmith's business is on its last legs./ * /The dog is old and sick. He is on his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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savings bond

[savings bond] {n.} A government certificate given for money and saved for a number of years so that the government will pay […]

to one's face

[to one's face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. * /I told him to his face that I didn't like the idea./ * /I […]

a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

[a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and […]

hold one's head up

[hold one's head up] {v. phr.} To show self-respect; not be ashamed; be proud. * /When Mr. Murray had paid off his debts, he […]

Jerome K. Jerome

(1859-1927) British comic writer It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless of course you are an exceptionally […]

AFAIK

[AFAIK] "as far as I know"