Ben Jonson

(1573—1637)

English playwright

There be some men are born only to suck out the poison of books.

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suck in

[suck in] {v.} 1. {informal} To pull in by taking a deep breath and tightening the muscles; flatten. * /"Suck in those stomachs," the gym teacher said./ 2. {slang} To […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

poison-pen

[poison-pen] {adj.} Containing threats or false accusations; written in spite or to get revenge, and usually unsigned. * /Mrs. Smith received a poison-pen letter telling her that her husband was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

to the manner born

[to the manner born] {adj. phr.} At ease with something because of lifelong familiarity with it. * /She says her English is the best because she is to the manner […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Sophocles

(495-405), Greek playwright Not to be born is best. www.sky-net-eye.com

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пробный шар

[пробный шар] {n. phr.} 1. [ballon d'essai], {literally} [pilot-balloon], [trial balloon]; try on; feeler. 2. see […]

have an eye on

[have an eye on] or [have one's eye on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To look at or think about (something wanted); have a wish […]

pit-a-pat

[pit-a-pat] {adv.} With a series of quick pats. * /When John asked Mary to marry him, her heart went pit-a-pat./ * /The […]

put in one's way

[put in one's way] See: [PUT IN THE WAY OF].