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Bill Nye

(1850—1896)

U.S. humorist

We are both great men, but I have succeeded better in keeping it a profound secret than he has.

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(1826-1903) U.S. humorist I joined the army, and succeeded in killing about as many of the enemy as they of me. www.english-slang.com

in keeping

[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. * /Mary's hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion./ * /Having an assembly on Friday morning was in keeping […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of keeping

[out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing; not proper. * /Loud talk was out of keeping in the library./ * /It was out of keeping for […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep company

[keep company] {v. phr.} 1. To stay or go along with (someone) so that he will not be lonely to visit with (someone). * /John kept Andy company while his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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big top

[big top] {n.} The main tent under which a circus gives its show; the circus and circus life. * /Lillian Leitzel was one of […]

on schedule

[on schedule] (1) {adv. phr.} As planned or expected; at the right time. * /The school bus arrived at school on schedule./ […]

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10 fingers...10 toes. Aw, crap! I'm metric!

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[Chainsaw Consultant] An outside expert brought in to reduce the employee head count, leaving the top brass with clean hands.

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Mark Twain

(1835-1910) Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.

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[bogroll] {n.} Toilet paper.

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