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Hugh Laurie

"People choose the paths that grant them the greatest rewards for the least amount of effort."

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The fantastically talented Hugh Laurie paid a house call to Ellen, and they played an exciting game of American slang versus English slang - and the game was bloody brilliant! […] www.english-slang.com

pick and choose

[pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussy way; take a long time before choosing. * /He was never one to pick and choose./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

the business

[the business] {n.}, {slang} - Usually used with "give" or "get". 1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. * /Johnny gave the tryouts the business but he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1775-1863) U.S. Congregational preacher Oh Lord, grant that we may not despise our rulers; and grant, oh Lord, that they may not act so we can't help it. www.english-slang.com

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