Anton Chekhov

(1860—1904), Russian physicianauthor

If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry.

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Anton Chekhov

(1860-1904), Russian physicianauthor The stupider the peasant, the better the horse understands him. www.sky-net-eye.com

Anton Chekhov

(1860-1904), Russian physicianauthor Any idiot can face a crisis--it's this day-to-day living that wears you out. www.sky-net-eye.com

afraid of one's shadow

[afraid of one's shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. * /Mrs. Smith won't stay alone in her house at night; she […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

be up to something

[be up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To feel strong enough or knowledgeable enough to accomplish a certain task. * /Are you up to climbing all the way to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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powder

[powder] See: [TAKE A POWDER].

Letty Cottin Pogrebin

(1939--) U.S. feminist journalist Boys don't make passes at female smartasses.

биться как рыба об лёд

[биться как рыба об лёд] {v. phr.} [`bit'sya kak `ryba ob `liod] {literally} to beat against the ice like a […]

get an earful

[get an earful] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hear more (of usually unwelcome news) than one expects or wishes to hear. * /I […]