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Sam Ewing

(1920—2001) — American writer, humorist

Computers will never take the place of books. You can't stand on a floppy disk to reach a high shelf.

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on the shelf

[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; not useful anymore. * /When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits on the shelf./ * /Mr. Myron's company […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

reach for the sky

[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your hands high above your head or be shot. - Usually used as a command. * /A holdup man walked […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

high and dry

[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyond the reach of splashing or waves. * /Mary was afraid she had left her towel where the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Tom Masson

(1866-1934), writer There are seventy million books in American libraries, but the one you want is always out. www.english-slang.com

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