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Alexander Woolcott

(1887—1943)

The English have an extraordinary ability for flying into a great calm.

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(1943--) English comedian, member of Monty Python's Flying Circus American beer is a lot like making love in a row boat--It's f--king close to water! www.english-slang.com

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with flying colors

[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success; victoriously. * /Tow finished the race with flying colors./ * /Mary came through the examination with flying colors./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

calm down

[calm down] {v. phr.} To become quiet; relax. * /"Calm down, Mr. Smith," the doctor said with a reassuring smile. "You are going to live a long time."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Mark Twain

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

bogroll

[bogroll] {n.} Toilet paper.

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Christmas card

[Christmas card] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A speeding ticket. * /Smokey just gave a Christmas card to the […]

overhead

[overhead] {n.} Expenses incurred in the upkeep of one's plant and premises, employees' salaries, etc., which are not due to […]

elbow one's way into

[elbow one's way into] or [out of] {v. phr.} To force entry into a place by using one's elbows. * /The bus was so crowded […]

go to any length

[go to any length] {v. phr.} To do everything you can. * /Bill will go to any length to keep Dick from getting a date with […]