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M. M. Musselman, screenwriter

One of the best things about marriage is that it gets young people to bed at a decent hour.

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Nora Ephron

(1941-- ) U.S. screenwriter Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy. www.english-slang.com

on the hour

[on the hour] {adv. phr.} Each time the hour has zero minutes and zero seconds. * /The uptown bus goes past the school on the hour./ * /The woman must […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bring to light

[bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover (something hidden); find out about; expose. * /Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

zero hour

[zero hour] {n.} 1. The exact time when an attack or other military action is supposed to start. * /Zero hour for the bombers to take off was midnight./ 2. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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ham-handed

[ham-handed] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Having very large hands. * /Pete is a big, ham-handed man who used to be a football player./ […]

on a pedestal

[on a pedestal] {adv. phr.} Lovingly honored and cared for. * /Mrs. Raymond's children served her breakfast in bed on […]

Jim Fiebig, NANA

You own a dog; you feed a cat.

George Bernard Shaw

(1856-1950) If the British can survive their meals, they can survive anything.

eagle eye

[eagle eye] {n.} Sharp vision like that of an eagle; the ability to notice even the tiniest details. * /The new boss keeps […]

touchup

[touchup] {n.} 1. A small repair; a small amount of paint. * /Just a small touchup here and there and your novel may be […]