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Alexander Woolcott

(1887—1943)

The English have an extraordinary ability for flying into a great calm.

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Eric Idle

(1943--) English comedian, member of Monty Python's Flying Circus American beer is a lot like making love in a row boat--It's f--king close to water! www.english-slang.com

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with flying colors

[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success; victoriously. * /Tow finished the race with flying colors./ * /Mary came through the examination with flying colors./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

calm down

[calm down] {v. phr.} To become quiet; relax. * /"Calm down, Mr. Smith," the doctor said with a reassuring smile. "You are going to live a long time."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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