French proverb

God sent us women and the devil sent them corsets.

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[devil] See: [BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA], [FULL OF THE OLD NICK] or [FULL OF THE DEVIL], [GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE], [GO TO THE DEVIL], [PLAY […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Francoise Sagan

(1935--), French novelist Men have more problems than women. In the first place, they have to put up with women. www.sky-net-eye.com

go to the devil

[go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, mind your own business. - Used as a command; considered rude. * /George told Bob to go to the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

devil to pay

[devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. - Used after "the". * /There'll be the devil to pay when the teacher finds out who broke the window./ * /When Jim […] 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.