[Father Christmas] {n.}, {British} The joyful spirit of Christmas; Santa Claus. * /English children look forward to the visit of Father Christmas./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

in consequence of

[in consequence of] {prep.}, {formal} As a result of. * /In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today./ * /In consequence of his promise to pay for […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

morning after

[morning after] {n.}, {slang} The effects of drinking liquor or staying up late as felt the next morning; a hangover. * /One of the troubles of drinking too much liquor […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

a bit

[a bit] {n.}, {informal} A small amount; some. * /There's no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag./ * /If the ball had […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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James Thurber

(1894-1961) U.S. humorist All men kill the thing they hate, too, unless, of course, it kills them first.

Treeware

[Treeware] Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.

eat humble pie

[eat humble pie] {v. phr.} To be humbled; to accept insult or shame; admit your error and apologize. * /Tow told a lie about […]

to heel

[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. * /The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel./ 2. Under control; to […]

Fran Lebowitz

(1950--) U.S. writer Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.

raise jack

[raise jack] {v. phr.} {informal} Make a noise, set up a clamour; start making a raw, an uproar, brawl. See: [kick up a fuss]

headbang

[headbang] {v.} To nod or shake one's head violently to rock music.

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