[make a fool of] or (informal) [make a monkey of] {v. phr.} To make (someone) look foolish. * /The boy made a fool of himself./ * /Mary's classmates made a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

nobodys fool

[nobody's fool] {n. phr.} A smart person; a person who knows what he is doing; a person who can take care of himself. * /In the classroom and on the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Dave James

Although I can accept talking scarecrows, lions and great wizards of emerald cities, I find it hard to believe there is no […]

battle of nerves

[battle of nerves] {n. phr.} A contest of wills during which the parties do not fight physically but try to wear each other […]

beef up

[beef up] {v.}, {informal} To make stronger by adding men or equipment; make more powerful; reinforce. * /The general beefed […]

mouth

[mouth] See: [BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE'S MOUTH], [BUTTER WOULDN'T MELT IN ONE'S MOUTH], [BY WORD OF MOUTH], [DOWN […]

Simon Legree

[Simon Legree] {n.}, {informal} A strict person, especially a boss, who makes others work very hard. * /Don't talk on the […]

Robert Heinlein

(1907-1988), US science-fiction novelist Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

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