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Norman Douglas

(1868—1952)

British author

It seldom pays to be rude. It never pays to be only half-rude.

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pay up

[pay up] {v.} To pay in full; pay the amount of; pay what is owed. * /The monthly installments on the car were paid up./ * /He pays his dues […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Douglas Adams

(1952-2002), SF author Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. www.english-slang.com

Douglas Adams

(1952-2002) British SF writer The art of flying is to throw yourself at the ground and miss. www.english-slang.com

Douglas Adams

(1952-2002), SF author Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite them round to dinner. www.english-slang.com

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Ambrose Bierce

(1842-1914) U.S. writer Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.

smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. * /I've told you the truth, so help me./ […]

Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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running commentary

[running commentary] {n. phr.} A continual series of remarks. * /My chiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health […]

see stars

[see stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine you are seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head. * /When Ted was hit […]