J. De La Bruyere

Marriage, it seems, confines every man to his proper rank.

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pull rank

[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one's superior position or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting a privilege or a favor. * /How come […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rank and file

[rank and file] {n. phr.} Ordinary people; the regular membership of an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army. * /The general usually inspects the rank and file on specific […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rank

[rank] See: [CLOSE RANKS], [PULL RANK]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

open marriage

[open marriage] {n. phr.} An arrangement by mutual agreement between husband and wife whereby they are both allowed to have extramarital affairs. * /Chances are the open marriage arrangement they […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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разговор по душам

[разговор по душам] {n. phr.} [razgo`vor po du`sham] 1. ~ heart-to-heart talk * /Заходи […]

Joyce Jillson

U.S. astrologer There are times not to flirt. When you're sick. When you're with children. When you're on the witness stand.

prey on one's mind

[prey on one's mind] {v. phr.} To afflict; worry. * /He couldn't sleep because his many debts were preying on his mind./

purpose

[purpose] See: [AT CROSS PURPOSES], [ON PURPOSE], [TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES].