[big daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The most important, largest thing, person or animal in a congregation of similar persons, animals, or objects. * /The whale is the big daddy of […] 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

sleep around

[sleep around] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To be free with one's sexual favors; to behave promiscuously. * /Sue Catwallender is a nice girl but she sleeps around an awful […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Sugar Ray Leonard

(1956--) U.S. boxer We've all been blessed with God-given talents. Mine just happens to be beating people up. www.english-slang.com

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Deborah Love, poet, Annaghkeen

For an Irishman, talking is a dance.

George Carlin - Importance of our "Stuff"

George Carlin's classic standup routine about the importance of "Stuff" in our lives.

Accent Reduction - Word Stress Lesson

Introductory lesson from Lynn Bo - an American speech therapist. In this video you will learn how a stress can change the word […]

put aside

[put aside] {v. phr.} 1. To save; put something aside for a special purpose. * /Peter puts $100 aside every week./ 2. To […]

talk back

[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely; reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. * /When the teacher […]

Harry F. Banks

If at first you do succeed--try to hide your astonishment.

cheesebox

[cheesebox] {n.}, {slang} A small, suburban house built by a land developer available at low cost and resembling the other […]

have it

[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. * /I have it on the best authority that we will be paid for our work […]