Paul Eldridge

Man is ready to die for an idea, provided that idea is not quite clear to him.

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what's the big idea

[what's the big idea] or [what's the idea] {informal} What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

the idea

[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} - Used in exclamations to show that you do not like something. * /The idea! Thinking Mother was my sister!/ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

toy with an

[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or an offer periodically without coming to a decision. * /He was toying with the idea of accepting […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

get it

[get it] or [something in] or [into one's head] {v. phr.} To become possessed of an idea; develop a fixed idea. * /Jack got it into his head to become […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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pull one's punches

[pull one's punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as hard as you can. * /Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win […]

без сучка без задоринки

[без сучка без задоринки] [`bez such'`ka bez za`dorinki] Sth. that went off impeccably, smoothly, […]

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frame of mind

[frame of mind] {n. phr.} One's mental outlook; the state of one's psychological condition, * /There is no use trying to […]