Thomas Fuller, Gnomologra, 1732

He that hath no fools, knaves, or beggars in his family was begot by a flash of lightning.

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Thomas Fuller, 1732

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in a flash

[in a flash] also [in a trice] {adv. phr.} Very suddenly. * /We were watching the bird eat the crumbs; then I sneezed, and he was gone in a flash./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

beggars can't be choosers

[beggars can't be choosers] People who can not choose what they will have, must accept what they get; if you are not in control, you must take what you can […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

flash in the pan

[flash in the pan] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person or thing that starts out well but does not continue. * /The new quarterback was a flash in the pan./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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проехали

[проехали] {slang}{colloquial} [pro`ehal'i] Forget it; disregard; you should not pay attention to this or worry […]

point up

[point up] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. * /The increase in crime points up the need for greater police protection./ * […]

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on the side

[on the side] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In addition to a main thing, amount or quantity; extra. * /He ordered a hamburger […]