Sam Ewing

(1920—2001) — American writer, humorist

Computers will never take the place of books. You can't stand on a floppy disk to reach a high shelf.

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reach for the sky

[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your hands high above your head or be shot. - Usually used as a command. * /A holdup man walked […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

high and dry

[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyond the reach of splashing or waves. * /Mary was afraid she had left her towel where the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

high place

[high place] {n. phr.} A position of responsibility, honor, and power. * /Jones had reached a high place in the government at Washington./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Tom Masson

(1866-1934), writer There are seventy million books in American libraries, but the one you want is always out. www.sky-net-eye.com

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дать прикурить

[дать прикурить (кому-л.)] {v. phr.} {informal} [dat' priku`rit'] {literally} To give a light to smb. To […]

puppy love

[puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love of very young people. * /When John and Mary began going around […]

Milt Abel

U.S. comedian For birth control, I rely on my personality.

go ape

[go ape] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become highly excited or behave in a crazy way. * /Amy went ape over the hotel and beautiful […]