[look like the cat that ate the canary] or [look like the cat that swallowed the canary] {v. phr.} To seem very self-satisfied; look as if you had just had […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

the likes of

[the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; something of the same kind as. * /I have never seen the likes of John./ * /It was a chocolate sundae […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

eat like a bird

[eat like a bird] {v. phr.} To eat very little; have little appetite. * /Mrs. Benson is on a diet and she eats like a bird./ * /Alice's mother is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

canary

[canary] See: [LOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY] or [LOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT SWALLOWED THE CANARY]. 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 […]