Robert Quillen

U.S. humoristsyndicated writer

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes get longer.

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writers block

[writer's block] {n. phr.} A condition of being unable to write; a period when the words just won't come. * /One of the more common problems writers occasionally experience is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grow up

[grow up] {v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height. * /Johnny is growing up; his shoes are too small for him./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grow on

[grow on] or [grow upon] {v.} 1. To become stronger in; increase as a habit of. * /The habit of eating before going to bed grew upon John./ 2. To […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Robert Quillen

It's a great kindness to trust people with a secret. They feel so important while telling it. www.sky-net-eye.com

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past one's peak

[past one's peak] {adj. phr.} No longer as strong, efficient, or able as one once was, usually because of advanced age and […]

platter

[platter] See: [HAND SOMETHING TO ONE ON A SILVER PLATTER].

play for keeps

[play for keeps] {v. phr.} To take an action of finality and irreversibility. * /"Are you serious about me?" she asked. […]

J.W. Curran

There are, of course, several things in Ontario that are more dangerous than wolves. For instance, the step-ladder.