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Erich Segal
(1937--)
U.S. writer
True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.breathe down one's neck
[breathe down one's neck] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action.
* /Too many […]cough up
[cough up] {v.}, {slang}
1. To give (money) unwillingly; pay with an effort.
* /Her husband coughed up the money for the […]
let sleeping dogs lie
[let sleeping dogs lie]
Do not make (someone) angry and cause trouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. - […]Lewis Mumford
(1895-1990)
U.S. writer
Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.W
Quizzes on idioms starting with Wlay up
[lay up] {v.}
1. To collect a supply of; save for future, use; store.
* /Bees lay up honey for the winter./
2. To keep in […]what for
[what for] (2) {n. phr.}, {informal}
A scolding, or other punishment. - Usually used with "get" or "give".
* /Tom got what […]This is what has recently happened on English-Slang.com
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