[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to a person to spend. * /When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

coin money

[coin money] or [mint money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a lot of money quickly; profit heavily; gain big profit. * /Fred coined money with many cigarette vending machines and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

money to burn

[money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than is needed. * /Dick's uncle died and left him money to burn./ * /When Joe is twenty-one he will […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

easy money

[easy money] {n.}, {informal} Money gained without hard work; money that requires little or no effort. * /The movie rights to a successful play mean easy money to the writer […] 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 […]