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Darrin Weinberg

It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

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Albert Einstein

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. www.english-slang.com

lose face

[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error or failure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect or the confidence of others. * /Many Japanese soldiers were […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lose out

[lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; lose to a rival. * /John lost out in the rivalry for Mary's hand in marriage./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lose one's head

[lose one's head (over)] {v. phr.} 1. To panic. * /"Let's not lose our heads," the captain cried. "We have good lifeboats on this vessel."/ 2. To become deeply infatuated […] 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 […]