[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. - Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. * /George meant to save his dollar, but he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stick with

[stick with] {v.}, {informal} 1. or [stay with] To continue doing; not quit. * /Fred stayed with his homework until it was done./ * /Practicing is tiresome, but stick with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

going to

[going to] Can be expected to; planning to. - Used after "is" (or "was", etc.), with an infinitive, in the same way "will" is used, to show future. * /Some […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

it's a deal

[it's a deal] {informal sentence} Consider it done; OK; it is agreed. * /"How much for this used car?" Bill asked. "Two thousand," the man answered. "I'll give $1,500," Bill […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Derek Bok, president of Harvard University

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at great length

[at great length] {prep. phr.} 1. In great detail. * /Jim told us the story of his life at great length./ 2. For a long […]

jump down one's throat

[jump down one's throat] {v. phr.} To suddenly become very angry at someone; scold severely or angrily. * /The teacher […]

Benjamin Disraeli

(1804-1881), Coningsby, Book III Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.

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