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F. Dostoevsky

But yet I am firmly persuaded that a great deal of consciousness, every sort of consciousness, in fact, is a disease.

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be into something

[be into something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have taken something up partly as a nobby, partly as a serious interest of sorts (basically resulting from the new consciousness and self-realization […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

James Thurber

(1894--), Life (March 14, 1960) I used to wake up at 4 AM and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out what sort of allergy I […] www.english-slang.com

good deal

[good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much. - Used with "a". * /Mrs. Walker's long illness cost her a good deal./ * /George spends a great […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bring around

[bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. * /He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around./ Compare: [BRING TO] (1). […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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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 […]