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A. J. Liebling

(1904—1963)

U.S. journalistauthor

I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better.

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write home about

[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic or excited about; boast about. - Often used after "to". * /Mary's trip to the World's Fair was something to write […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

write-off

[write-off] {n.} A loss. * /This last unfortunate business venture of ours is an obvious write-off./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

write-up

[write-up] {n.} A report or story in a newspaper or magazine. * /There was a write-up of the accident in the newspaper./ * /I read an interesting write-up about the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

write up

[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; give a full account of. * /Reporters from many newspapers are here to write up the game./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Every man loves the smell of his own farts.

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AIM

[AIM] "AOL Instant Messenger" Usage: * /Talk to me on AIM/.

attention whore

[attention whore] {n. phr.} {informal} Label given to any person who craves attention to such an extent that they will do […]

bawl out

[bawl out] {v.}, {informal} To reprove in a loud or rough voice; rebuke sharply; scold. * /The teacher bawled us out for not […]

at one's heels

[at one's heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. * /The boy got tired of having his little […]

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Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet.

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