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Wynn Catlin

Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie!" till you can find a rock.

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rob the till

[rob the till] or [have one's hand in the till] {v. phr.}, {informal} To steal money in your trust or for which you are responsible. * /The supermarket manager suspected […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rock'n'roll

[rock'n'roll] or [rock and roll] {n.} A style of popular music with heavily accented rhythm. * /Rock'n'roll appeals mostly to youngsters nine to sixteen years old./ * /Rock and roll […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

acid rock

[acid rock] {n.}, {slang} A characteristic kind of rock in which loudness and beat predominate over melody; especially such music as influenced by drug experiences. * /John is a regular […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rock-bottom

[rock-bottom] {n.} The lowest possible point. * /The nation's morale hit rock bottom in the hours following the president's assassination./ - Often used like an adjective, with a hyphen. * […] 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"