[tooth] See: [BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH], [CUT TEETH] or [CUT ONE'S EYETEETH], [EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH], [FED TO THE GILLS] or [FED […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

slap in the face

[slap in the face] (1) {n.} An insult; a disappointment. * /We felt that it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened./ * /Doris thought […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pants

[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

kick up a fuss

[kick up a fuss] or [kick up a row] or [raise a row] also [kick up a dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; make a disturbance. * /When the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Ambrose Bierce

(1842-1914) U.S. writer Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.

smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. * /I've told you the truth, so help me./ […]

Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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running commentary

[running commentary] {n. phr.} A continual series of remarks. * /My chiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health […]

see stars

[see stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine you are seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head. * /When Ted was hit […]