Dick Vertlieb

U.S. manager of Seattle Mariners, on basketball

This is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn't have spectators.

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get a load of

[get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.) - Often used to show surprise or admiration. * /Get a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Philip Guedalla

(1889-1944) English barrister and author Biography, like big game hunting, is one of the recognized forms of sport, and it is as unfair as only sport can be. www.sky-net-eye.com

zone defense

[zone defense] {n.} A defense in a sport (as basketball or football) in which each player has to defend a certain area. * /The coach taught his team a zone […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Tom, Dick, and Harry

[Tom, Dick, and Harry] {n. phr.} People in general; anyone; everyone. - Usually preceded by "every" and used to show scorn or disrespect. * /The drunk told his troubles to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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ангельское терпение

[ангельское терпение] {n. phr.} [`angel'skoye ter`peniye] {literally} angel's patience. ~the patience of […]

George Meredith

(1828-1909), The Ordeal of Richard Feverel I expect that woman will be the last thing civilized by man.

Pandoras box

[Pandora's box] {n. phr.}, {literary} A thing or problem that, if activated, will give rise to many unmanageable problems. * […]

in two

[in two] {adv. phr.} Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions. * /John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in […]