John LeCarre

English novelist (pseudonym for David Moore Cornwell)

Having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes.

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turn in

[turn in] {v.} 1. or [hand in] To give to someone; deliver to someone. * /I want you to turn in a good history paper./ * /When the football season […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

turn out

[turn out] {v.} 1. To make leave or go away. * /His father turned him out of the house./ * /If you don't behave, you will be turned out./ Compare: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

turn down

[turn down] {v.} 1. To reduce the loudness, brightness, or force of. * /The theater lights were turned down./ * /Turn down that radio, will you?/ * /The hose was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

turn over

[turn over] {v.} 1. To roll, tip, or turn from one side to the other; overturn; upset. * /He's going to turn over the page./ * /The bike hit a […] 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.