[at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. - Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

a bit

[a bit] {n.}, {informal} A small amount; some. * /There's no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag./ * /If the ball had […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cry before one is hurt

[cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

upset the applecart

[upset the applecart] or [upset one's applecart] {v. phr.}, {informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise or accident; change how things are or are […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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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 […]