John F. Kennedy

U.S. president

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big frog in a small pond

[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

one on the city

[one on the city] {n.}, {slang} A glass of water (which is provided free of charge, as a free gift from the city). * /What will you have? - Oh, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cow college

[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. * /A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college./ 2. A […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fat city

[fat city] {n.}, {slang} A state of contentment due to wealth and position. * /Bully for the Smiths; they have arrived in Fat City./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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брать в (свои) руки

[брать (дело) в (свои) руки] {v. phr.} [brat' (`delo) v (svo`i) `ruki] {literally} to take (the job) in own […]

pay in advance

[pay in advance] See: [IN ADVANCE].

push over

[push over] {v. phr.} To upset; overthrow. * /She is standing on her feet very solidly; a little criticism from you […]

Lewis Grizzard

(1947-1994) U.S. humorist I don't think I'll get married again. I'll just find a woman I don't like and give her a house.