Robert Quillen

U.S. humoristsyndicated writer

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes get longer.

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writers block

[writer's block] {n. phr.} A condition of being unable to write; a period when the words just won't come. * /One of the more common problems writers occasionally experience is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grow up

[grow up] {v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height. * /Johnny is growing up; his shoes are too small for him./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grow on

[grow on] or [grow upon] {v.} 1. To become stronger in; increase as a habit of. * /The habit of eating before going to bed grew upon John./ 2. To […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Robert Quillen

It's a great kindness to trust people with a secret. They feel so important while telling it. www.sky-net-eye.com

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высасывать из пальца

[высасывать из пальца] {v. phr.} {literally} To suck something out of one's finger. ~ to make (d) up out of […]

John C. White

(1924- ) U.S. Democratic politician If you don't have a policeman to stop traffic and let you walk across the street like […]

pay off

[pay off] {v. phr.} 1. To pay the wages of. * /The men were paid off just before quitting time, the last day before the […]

jump the gun

[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before the starter's gun in a race. * /The runners were called back […]