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by a long shot

[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. - Used to add emphasis. * /Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

send to the minors

[send to the minors] {v. phr.} To dismiss someone; tell them off; terminate a relationship. - A baseball term. * /"What did you do to your girlfriend?" Ernie asked Bert, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

one for the books

[one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; a remarkable something. * /The newspaper reporter fumed in a story that was one for the books./ * /Their trip through […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

close the books

[close the books] {v. phr.} To stop taking orders; end a bookkeeping period. * /The tickets were all sold, so the manager said to close the books./ * /The department […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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give oneself up

[give oneself up] {v.} To stop hiding or running away; surrender. * /The thief gave himself up to the police./ * /Mr. […]

have a way with

[have a way with] {v. phr.} To be able to lead, persuade, or influence. * /Dave has such a way with the campers that they do […]

Bill Cosby

(1937--) U.S. comedian Parents are not interested in justice, they're interested in quiet.

leave behind

[leave behind] {v. phr.} 1. Abandon. * /Refugees on the run must sometimes leave old and sick people behind./ 2. To forget; […]

shoot out

[shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side is wounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. - Used with […]

Chinese proverb

Of all the 36 alternatives, running away is best.

George Carlin on "Happens to be" & "Openly"

George talks about the overuse of the 2 expressions :)

bottle

[bottle] {n.} {v.} 1. nerve, courage. 2. Money collected by buskers or street vendors. 3. As a verb, to attack someone with a […]