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get gray hair

[get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become old or gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. - Often used with "over". * /"If John doesn't […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

give gray hair

[give gray hair] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make (someone) anxious, confused, or worried. * /The traffic problem is enough to give a policeman gray hairs./ Compare: [GET GRAY HAIR]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

hide or hair

[hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A sign or trace of someone that is gone or lost; any sign at all of something missing. Usually used […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

tear one's hair

[tear one's hair] {v. phr.} To show sorrow, anger, or defeat. * /Ben tore his hair when he saw the wrecked car./ * /The teacher tore his hair at the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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plain

[plain] or [smooth sailing] {n. phr.} An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course. * /For a graduate of such a famous […]

pull a fast one

[pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one's opponent unfairly; deceive; trick. * /When Smith was told by […]

put over

[put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. * /They put over the meeting to the following Tuesday./ Syn.: [PUT […]

Yiddish proverb

He who is known as an early riser can stay in until noon.