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H.F. Henrichs

Know thyself--but don't tell anyone.

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Johann Goethe

(1749-1832) Know thyself? If I knew myself, I'd run away. www.english-slang.com

Ann Landers

(1918-2002) U.S. advice columnist Know thyself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. www.english-slang.com

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public-address system

[public-address system] {n.} A set of devices for making a speaker's voice louder so that he can be heard by more people. * […]

think nothing of it

[think nothing of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Used as a courteous phrase in replying to thanks. * /"Thank you very much for […]

John Collier

I've steered clear of God. He was an incredible sadist.

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lose out

[lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; lose to a rival. * /John lost out in the rivalry for Mary's […]

make off

[make off] {v.} To go away; run away; leave. * /When the deer saw the hunter it made off at once./ * /A thief stopped John […]

Alfred Hitchcock

(1899-1980) U.S. film-maker There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.

break a leg

[break a leg] {v. phr.} Is said to actors for good luck before they go on stage, especially on an opening nights. One of the […]