I once heard a lady describe the pleasure it gave her to think that she 'could always cuddle up to God.'"--William James (1842--1910)

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William James

(1842-1910) U.S. philosopher There is no God, but Mary is His mother. www.sky-net-eye.com

William James

(1842-1910) U.S. philosopher Publishers are demons, there's no doubt about it. www.sky-net-eye.com

give way to

[give way to] {v. phr.} 1a. To make room for; allow to go or pass; yield to. * /John gave way to the old lady and let her pass./ 1b. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lady-killer

[lady-killer] {n.}, {informal} 1. Any man who has strong sex appeal toward women. * /Joe is a regular lady-killer./ 2. A man who relentlessly pursues amorous conquests, is successful at […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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смотреть как баран на новые ворота

[смотреть (уставиться) как баран на новые ворота] {v. phr.} {informal} [smot`ret' […]

pour oil on troubled waters

[pour oil on troubled waters] {v. phr.} To quiet a quarrel; say something to lessen anger and bring peace. * /The troops […]

William Shakespeare

King Henry VI, pt. 2, act 4, sc. 7 Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school.

have it made

[have it made] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be sure of success; have everything you need. * /With her fine grades Alice has it made […]