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St. Augustine

(354—430), religious philosopher

The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.

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St. Augustine

(354-430), religious philosopher Give me chastity and self-restraint, but do not give it yet. www.english-slang.com

read one like a book

[read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someone completely; know what he will think or do at any time. * /John's girlfriend could read him like a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

carry over

[carry over] {v.} 1. To save for another time. * /The store had some bathing suits it had carried over from last year./ * /What you learn in school should […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

book

[book] See: [CLOSED BOOK], [CLOSE THE BOOKS], [HIT THE BOOKS], [KEEP BOOKS], [NOSE IN A BOOK], [ONE FOR THE BOOKS], [READ ONE LIKE A BOOK], [TALKING BOOK], [THROW THE BOOK […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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give an ear to

[give an ear to] or [lend an ear to] {v. phr.}, {literary} To listen to. * /Children should give an ear to their parents' […]

nail down

[nail down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make certain; make sure; settle. * /Joe had a hard time selling his car, but he finally […]

J. De La Bruyere

All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

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(1927-1996), 1982 God invented man and I can do better than that.

Chip Jewelry

[Chip Jewelry] Old computers destined to be scrapped or turned into decoration. * /"I paid three grand for that Mac and now […]

LTNS

[LTNS] "Long time no see"