Terry Canterbury

A bachelor is like a new detergent, works fast and leaves no ring.

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ring

[ring] See: [GIVE A RING], [RUN CIRCLES AROUND] or [RUN RINGS AROUND], [THREE-RING CIRCUS], [THROW ONE'S HAT IN THE RING]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

throw one's hat in the ring

[throw one's hat in the ring] or [toss one's hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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

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

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падать ниц

[падать ниц] {v. phr.} [`padat' nic] To fall down in adoration; drop/fall/go on knees; [kiss the ground], [kiss the […]

plain white wrapper

[plain white wrapper] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Unmarked police car. * /There's a plain white wrapper at […]

present

[present] See: [AT PRESENT].

Will Rogers

(1879-1935) U.S. humorist A fool and his money are soon elected.