Jerold Rochwald MP

Nuclear physics is much easier than tax law. It's rational and always works the same way.

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the works

[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had or that you have; everything of this kind, all that goes with it. * /When the tramp found $100, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

offshoot

[offshoot] {n.} A derivative; a side product. * /The discovery of nuclear reactors was ah offshoot of research in quantum physics./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the works

[in the works] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In preparation; being planned or worked on; in progress. * /John was told that the paving of his street was in the works./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

raw deal

[raw deal] {n. phr.} Unfair treatment; inequity. * /Barry got a raw deal when he was sent to teach the class on advanced nuclear physics; he's an inexperienced graduate student./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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pat

[pat] See: [PIT-A-PAT], [STAND PAT].

Brendan Gill

(1914-1997) U.S. U.S. writer Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.

моя хата с краю

[моя хата с краю] {informal} {adv. phr.} [mo`ya `hata s `kraju] {literally} my hut is on the periphery. ~I don't […]

hot rod

[hot rod] {n.}, {informal} An older automobile changed so that it can gain speed quickly and go very fast. * /Hot rods are […]