Gladys Upham

Talking with a man is like trying to saddle a cow. You work like hell, but what's the point.

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[point] See: [AT SWORDS' POINTS], [AT THE POINT OF], [BESIDE THE POINT], [BOILING POINT], [CASE IN POINT], [COME TO THE POINT], [EXTRA POINT], [MAKE A POINT], [ON THE POINT OF], […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

talking point

[talking point] {n.} Something good about a person or thing that can be talked about in selling it. * /The streamlined shape of the car was one of its talking […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the saddle

[in the saddle] adv. or {adj. phr.} In command; in control; in a position to order or boss others. * /Mr. Park was in the saddle when he had over […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

a hell of

[a hell of a] or [one hell of a] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Extraordinary; very. * /He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game./ * /Max […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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William Dean Howells (1837-1920)

U.S. author, editor, and critic Some people can stay longer in an hour than others can in a week

bite off more than one can chew

[bite off more than one can chew] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do more than you can; be too confident of your ability. * […]

heart stand still

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