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Sam Ewing

(1921--)

U.S. humorist

The trouble with giving advice is that others want to return the favor.

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in return

[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. - Often used with "for". * /Bud gave me his knife and I gave […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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in bad

[in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble. * /No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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