[legal age] or [lawful age] The age at which a person is allowed to do a certain thing or is held responsible for an action. * /In most states the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lawful age

[lawful age] See: [LEGAL AGE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

dogs age

[dog's age] or [coon's age] {n.}, {informal} A very long time. Usually used after "for" or "in" with a negative. * /Charlie Brown! I haven't seen you for a coon's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Johnny Carson

U.S. talk show host The difference between divorce and legal separation is that legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money. www.english-slang.com

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Duncan Spaeth, Princeton professor

I know why the sun never sets on the British Empire: God wouldn't trust an Englishman in the dark.

come to the point

[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the […]

strike one funny

[strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. * /"It strikes me funny," he […]

P.J. O'Rourke

(1947--) U.S. humorist Never wear anything that panics the cat.

Adminisphere

[Adminisphere] The rarified organizational layers above the rank and file that makes decisions that are often profoundly […]

around the clock

[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. * /The factory […]

wear thin

[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or the passing of time. * /My old pair of pants has worn thin at the […]