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Harry S. Truman

(1884—1972)

U.S. President

Never kick a fresh cow pie on a hot day.

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fresh from

[fresh from] {adj.} Recently returned from; experienced in. * /Tom was fresh from two years in Paris and was very condescending in matters pertaining to cuisine and wines./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

kick around

[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treat badly; bully. * /John likes to kick around the little boys./ * /Mr. Jones is always kicking his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

kick over

[kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. * /He had not used his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motor […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

kick in the pants

[kick in the pants] or [kick in the teeth] {n. phr.}, {informal} Unexpected scorn or insult when praise was expected; rejection. * /Mary worked hard to clean up John's room, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or [tip the balance] To […]

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smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. * /I've told you the truth, so help me./ […]