[pants] See: [ANTS IN ONE'S PANTS], [CATCH WITH ONE'S PANTS DOWN], [FANCY PANTS], [FLY BY THE SEAT OF ONE'S PANTS], [GET THE LEAD OUT OF ONE'S PANTS], [KICK IN THE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

catch with one's pants down

[catch with one's pants down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To surprise someone in an embarrassing position or guilty act. * /They thought they could succeed in the robbery, but they got […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

ants in one's pants

[ants in one's pants] {n. phr.}, {slang} Nervous over-activity; restlessness. * /Jane can not sit still; she has ants in her pants./ * /You have ants in your pants today. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take a fancy to

[take a fancy to] {v. phr.} To become fond of; cultivate a predilection for. * /Aunt Hermione has taken a fancy to antique furniture./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Ted Turner

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come out for

[come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. * […]

tide over

[tide over] {v.} To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in bad times or in trouble. * /He was out of work last winter […]

Rudyard Kipling

(1865-1936) English writer Borrow trouble for yourself, if that's your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbors.

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bad shit

[bad shit] {n.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} An unpleasant event or situation, such as a long lasting and unsettled quarrel or […]

put down

[put down] {v. phr.} 1. To stop by force, crush. * /In 24 hours the general had entirely put down the rebellion./ 2. To put […]