[tosser] {n.} 1. Someone who masturbates (to toss off). 2. Someone the speaker doesn't like (from 1.). 3. An affectionate form of address (from 1.) e.g. "All right you old […] British slang (Wikipedia)

public speaker

[public speaker] {n.} A person who speaks to the public. * /A public speaker must appeal to all kinds of people./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

speaker

[speaker] See: [PUBLIC SPEAKER]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

doesn't add up to a can of beans

[doesn't add up to a can of beans] {v. phr.} To be of little or no value. (Said of plans, ideas, etc.) * /"That's a fairly interesting concept you got […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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heart sink

[heart sink] To lose hope, courage, or eagerness; be very disappointed. * /The soldiers' hearts sank when they saw that they […]

keep the ball rolling

[keep the ball rolling] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep up an activity or action; not allow something that is happening to slow […]

Terry Pratchett

(1948--), SF author, Small Gods He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at.

skate on thin ice

[skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You'll be skating on thin ice if you […]

to the bitter end

[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.} To the point of completion or conclusion. - Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant […]

Don Marquis

(1878-1937) U.S. poet and humorist Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the […]