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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

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wheel and deal

[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans or schemes; especially with important people in government and business; in matters of money and influence; handle money or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Darrin Weinberg

It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose. www.english-slang.com

grow up

[grow up] {v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height. * /Johnny is growing up; his shoes are too small for him./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

engage in small talk

[engage in small talk] {v. phr.} To converse with a stranger or casual acquaintance about matters of no great importance in order to make the time go faster. * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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dare say

[dare say] {v. phr.} To think probable; suppose; believe. - Used in first person. * /Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she […]

shopworn

[shopworn] {adj.} A piece of merchandise that is offered below the usual price because it is slightly damaged or soiled. * […]

F. Scott Fitzgerald

(1896-1940), quoted in Sheilah Graham's Beloved Infidel Cut out all those exclamation points. An exclamation point is like […]

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(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.

doddle

[doddle] {n.} Something simple or easy to accomplish.

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