[hoe one's own row] {v. phr.} To make your way in life by your own efforts; get along without help. * /David's father died when he was little, and he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

canoe

[canoe] See: [PADDLE ONE'S OWN CANOE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

up the creek

[up the creek] or [up the creek without a paddle] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In trouble or difficulty and unable to do anything about it; stuck. * /Father said that if […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

without a paddle

[without a paddle] See: [UP THE CREEK] or [UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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P.J. O'Rourke

(1947--) U.S. humorist Never wear anything that panics the cat.

Adminisphere

[Adminisphere] The rarified organizational layers above the rank and file that makes decisions that are often profoundly […]

around the clock

[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. * /The factory […]

wear thin

[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or the passing of time. * /My old pair of pants has worn thin at the […]

Learning English - More Slang

MrDuncan looks at more slang terms in his online lesson:* /sucker, grass, crackers, bling, blag, diss, geek (nerd), scam, bum, […]

Robert Frost

(1874-1963) U.S. poet A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

make out

[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for (as in an application blank or a report form); fill out. * /The teacher made […]

mixed blessing

[mixed blessing] {n.} Something good that has bad features. * /John's new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were […]