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H.G. Wells

(1866—1946), "America"

Every time Europe looks across the Atlantic to see the American eagle, it observes only the rear end of an ostrich.

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H.G. Wells

(1866-1946) English author If at the end your cheerfulness is not justified, at any rate you will have been cheerful. www.english-slang.com

eagle eye

[eagle eye] {n.} Sharp vision like that of an eagle; the ability to notice even the tiniest details. * /The new boss keeps an eagle eye on all aspects of […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

play ostrich

[play ostrich] {v. phr.} To refuse to face painful facts or unpleasant truths. * /She plays ostrich when it comes to her husband's drinking problem./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

rear end

[rear end] {n.} 1. The back part (usually of a vehicle) * /The rear end of our car was smashed when we stopped suddenly and the car behind us hit […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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