[go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through danger, or trouble. * /John is ready to go through hell and high water to help his chum./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

a hell of

[a hell of a] or [one hell of a] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Extraordinary; very. * /He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game./ * /Max […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hell and high water

[hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of any kind. * /After John's father died he went through hell and high water, but he managed to keep the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

until hell freezes over

[until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for an eternity. * /He can argue until hell freezes over; nobody will believe him./ Contrast: [WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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give oneself up

[give oneself up] {v.} To stop hiding or running away; surrender. * /The thief gave himself up to the police./ * /Mr. […]

have a way with

[have a way with] {v. phr.} To be able to lead, persuade, or influence. * /Dave has such a way with the campers that they do […]

Bill Cosby

(1937--) U.S. comedian Parents are not interested in justice, they're interested in quiet.

leave behind

[leave behind] {v. phr.} 1. Abandon. * /Refugees on the run must sometimes leave old and sick people behind./ 2. To forget; […]

shoot out

[shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side is wounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. - Used with […]

Chinese proverb

Of all the 36 alternatives, running away is best.

George Carlin on "Happens to be" & "Openly"

George talks about the overuse of the 2 expressions :)

bottle

[bottle] {n.} {v.} 1. nerve, courage. 2. Money collected by buskers or street vendors. 3. As a verb, to attack someone with a […]