Emily Lotney

A converted cannibal is one who, on Friday, eats only fishermen.

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girl Friday

[girl Friday] {n.} A very dependable and helpful female office worker; especially a secretary. * /Miss Johnson is the manager's girl Friday./ * /There was an advertisement in the newspaper […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

eat like a bird

[eat like a bird] {v. phr.} To eat very little; have little appetite. * /Mrs. Benson is on a diet and she eats like a bird./ * /Alice's mother is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Friday

[Friday] See: [GIRL FRIDAY]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

Emily Dickinson

(1830-1886) U.S. poet They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of Him as somewhat of a recluse. www.sky-net-eye.com

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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.