Joseph Conrad

(1857—1924)

English novelist

Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade, since it consists principally of dealing with men.

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[Pidgin English] {n. phr.} A jargon that consists of some mispronounced English words and some foreign words used by Orientals in talking with Westerners. * /You can conduct a lot […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Marie Corelli

(1855-1924) English novelist I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which […] www.sky-net-eye.com

trade-in

[trade-in] {n.} Something given as part payment on something better. * /The dealer took our old car as a trade-in./ - Often used like an adjective. * /We cleaned up […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

trade

[trade] See: [CARRIAGE TRADE], [HORSE TRADE], [TRICKS OF THE TRADE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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бешеные деньги

[бешеные деньги] или [безумные деньги] или [сумасшедшие деньги] или […]

pass by the board

[pass by the board] See: [GO BY THE BOARD].

put by

[put by] {v.} To save for the future; lay aside. * /He had put by a good sum during a working lifetime./

Arjay Miller, Dean of Stanford GSB

Don't do anything you wouldn't be willing to explain on television.