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Ruth Gordon

(1896—1985)

U.S. actress

Never give up; and never, under any circumstances, no matter what--never face the facts.

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under the circumstances

[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.} In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. * /In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

no matter what

[no matter what] {adv. phr.} Under any circumstances. * /We will go to Europe this summer, no matter what./ * /Charles had decided to go to the football game and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

face

[face] See: [BLUE IN THE FACE], [CUT OFF ONE'S NOSE TO SPITE ONE'S FACE], [FLY IN THE FACE OF], [HATCHET FACE], [HIDE ONE'S FACE], [IN ONE'S FACE], [IN THE FACE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

about face

[about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. * /Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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