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Now, let me do the talking, girls, okay?
Well, I negotiate better than you.
- Now what's this guy's name?
- Franck.
- Frank.
- Franck.
- Franck?
- Franck.
- Franck. Franck. Franck.
- Oh, this is it.
Okay, here we go.
- Ah, Mom.
- No. No. This is just--
- Oh, my, Annie.
- This is amazing.
- Look. Look at this trim.
- What?
- Oh!
- Isn't this beautiful? Pearls.
- Oh!
- Oh, gee.
-Oh, wow. I love how they did this, Mom.
-Annie.
- Yeah?
- Do you like this place setting?
- Oh, it's beautiful.
- That china also comes... in a wonderful Sara Lee yellow.
- Hi. You must be Franck?
- I wish.
I'm Franck's assistant, Howard Weinstein.
-Well, I'm Nina Banks and this is Annie.
-Hello.
- Hi. Hi.
- Oh.
- The bride, and, uh...
- George, my husband.
- How do you do?
May I offer anyone any refreshments:
Pellegrino, espresso, champagne?
- Oh. Um, no. No.
- No.
I'll alert the boss that you're here.
Look around. Have fun.
Oh. Oh.
This is so great.
- Annie.
- Yeah?
- Oh! Wouldn't this be perfect for you?
- Oh, it's gorgeous!
Look how it goes with the crystal.
Oh, perfect.
Moster and Missus Banks and de luffly bride. Hello.
Hello.
I am Franck.
A plasure to mat you.
Howard's has affer you sumding to drink, I hop.
- Oh, yes.
- Yes.
- Oh, the bride, the bride.
Right away, I realized this was a mistake of gargantuan proportions.
This guy was going to coordinate our wedding? How? With subtitles?
Nu!
Okay, please come wit me and we'll talk all about yer big day!
-Okay.
-The big day for de bride. Papala, coom.
Oh, seet down on my own design.
I design that.
Very nice, I think.
Now, so, you have not made up your list yet... but you know that you want de wedding at hom on Jawn-wary six, rit?
- Uh-huh. Yeah.
- Excuse me?
Yes, we would. We would like a wedding at home on January the sixth.
Mmm, I luff the weddings at the homs.
They're vary personable, very varm 'n' cuzy, vary fabulous.
Oh, so, Jawn-wary six gif us seven munths.
Uh-oh! Hello!
That's five munths!
Five munths not much!
But that don't bother me so much because it's a little bit tight... but we can do it and it will be spak-takuler!
I saw you wurry a second. Don't wurry 'bout dat.
So now, les see.
This is what I sugjoost. I sugjoost that we select a keck furst.
- Okay.
- You know, cuz de keck... vary often determun vhat kind of wedding that you end up having.
So les just choose de keck, okay?
Okay.
- Choose-- Choose-- Choose the what ?
- The cake, Dad.
Thank you, der assistant.
Dis ees fun!
So dis ees a vary popular keck... with the many of the foshinable woddings, you know.
And this, I jus don't do any more.
And this is fabulliz.
Oh! Oh!
That is incredible!
Annie, that's just like the one we saw in the magazine.
Do you like it, Dad?
Well, what is that? ls that-- Is that dollars? $1200?
Vel, Moster Bonks, dis ees a vary raisonable price... for a keck of dis magnootud.
A cake, Franck, is made of flour and water.
- My first car didn't cost $1200
- George.
Well, welcome to the 90's, Moster Bonks.
Not only did I not understand a syllable this guy was saying... now I had the feeling he was putting me down.
Excuse me, um, Franck.
- Could we please have a second?
- Oh, of course!
Take two seconds. Howard, letz return calls. Could we--
All right, George, what's the problem?
Do you want to leave?
- Do you?
- No. I like him.
I think he's going to make this a beautiful wedding.
Don't look at me. You guys decide.
Give the man a chance, George, please.
Annie, do you like this cake?
It is incredible, Dad.
- Well, all right.
But, look, let's just--
- I know.
We-- We're going to, George.
We're gonna hold things down.
- We just-- We won't go nuts.
- No. No.
- Thank you.
- Franck!
- Coming!
- We'll take the cake.
- Oh, good, good.
Don't worry, Moster Bonks. I'm gonna bring de crew over to the house.
We gif everything that we haf in the once-over department... and then in the end you be vary, vary happy, trust me.
- You just smile away.
Now, interesting idea.
- Yes.
Wit regard to thame and kolor of de wedding, dis is how I see it:
I think we go vary elegant, inside de tent, you know--
With one swift move, I'd been cut out of the deal.
Annie, Nina and Franck were in charge now.
...and bootiful china--
Now, spo! And crystal to drop over dead for!
Old Dad was history.

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 James Davis https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/d/aphorism-2799 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/d/aphorism-2799 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
DVM
Cats are just little hair factories.
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:02 +0000 kindled spirits https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4437-kindled-spirits https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4437-kindled-spirits English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
kindled spirits  {n. phr.}
People who resemble each other in numerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling.
They are kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in the forest.
Categories: feelings noun
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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 let one have it https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4713-let-one-have-it https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4713-let-one-have-it English Slang #English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
let one have it  {v. phr.}
1a.  {slang}
To hit hard.
He drew back his fist and let the man have it.
Give him a kick in the pants; let him have it!
Syn.: GIVE IT TO.
1b.  {slang}
To use a weapon on; to shoot or knife.
The guard pulled his gun and let the robber have it in the leg.
Compare: OPEN UP.
1c. or let one have it with both barrels  {slang}
To attack with words; scold; criticize.
Mary kept talking in class until the teacher became angry and let her have it.
Syn.: LIGHT INTO (2).
2.  {informal}
To tell about it. — Used in the imperative phrase, "let's have it".
Now, Mary, let's have it from the beginning.
We will take turns reading; John, let's have it from page one.
Categories: informal slang verb

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0000 E https://www.english-slang.com/eng/qz/idiom-quizzes/quizzes-e https://www.english-slang.com/eng/qz/idiom-quizzes/quizzes-e English Slang #English #EnglishQuiz

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 G. Norman Collie, a nineteenth century political and social activist https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/c/aphorism-2688 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/c/aphorism-2688 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
Grandchildren don't make a man feel old; it's the knowledge that he's married to a grandmother.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 ROTFLMHO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/372-ROTFLMHO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/372-ROTFLMHO English Slang #English #slang
ROTFLMHO
"Rolling on the floor laughing my head off"; alternative to ROTFLMAO.
Some people may leave out the "T" so it will be ROFLMHO
Categories: slang

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 on a dime https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5605-on-a-dime https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5605-on-a-dime English Slang #English #informal #adverb #Idioms #esl
on a dime  {adv. phr.},  {informal}
In a very small space.
Bob can turn that car on a dime.
Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime.
Categories: adverb informal

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 snap up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7350-snap-up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7350-snap-up English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
snap up  {v.},  {informal}
To take or accept eagerly.
Eggs were on sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain.
Mr. Hayes told Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer.
Categories: informal verb
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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 Confusables - During vs. While https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar/during-vs-while https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar/during-vs-while English Slang #English #englishlessons #grammar

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]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 fallout https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_f/2214-fallout https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_f/2214-fallout English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
fallout  {n.}
1. Result of nuclear explosion; harmful radioactive particles.
Some experts consider fallout as dangerous as the bomb itself.
2. Undesirable aftereffects in general.
As a fallout of Watergate, many people lost their faith in the government.
Categories: noun

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]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 on one's own https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5691-on-ones-own https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5691-on-ones-own English Slang #English #adjective #Idioms #esl
on one's own  {adj. phr.}
With no help from others.
It is a happy day when you're allowed to drive a car on your own.
Being on your own may be a frightening experience.
Compare: GO IT (2).
Categories: adjective

]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Plutarch https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/p/aphorism-4409 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/p/aphorism-4409 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(46—120), Greek priest & writer, in "Conjugal Precepts"
When the candles are out, all women are fair.

]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 sure as shooting https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/sure_as_shooting https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/sure_as_shooting English Slang #English
sure as shooting  {adv. phr.} or  {adv. phr.}
Certainly, for certain, for sure, sure, surely, sure enough.

 {adv. phr.}
Definitely or positively.
he'll win sure as shooting.

 {adj. phr.}
Absolutely certain.
it is sure as shooting that they will come.
it is sure as shooting that they were on the bus.
the date for the invasion is sure as shooting.
Categories: adjective adverb doubt

]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 George Carlin - "Fussy Eater" https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/fussy-eater https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/fussy-eater English Slang #English #fun

George Carlin discusses food he'll never eat.

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  • pan out
  • facts of life
  • polish the apple
  • leave at the altar
  • far cry
  • play off
  • in the line of duty
  • cash in on
  • happy as the day is long
  • pay one's respect to
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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:03 +0000 John Varley https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/v/aphorism-2642 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/v/aphorism-2642 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1947--), sci-fi author, Steel Beach
Never trust anybody who says "trust me." Except just this once, of course.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:03 +0000 Off the beaten road https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/off-the-beaten-road https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/off-the-beaten-road English Slang #English
off the beaten road  {adj. phr.}

See:
off the beaten track

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:03 +0000 beyond reasonable doubt https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/622-beyond-reasonable-doubt https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/622-beyond-reasonable-doubt English Slang #English #adverb #Idioms #esl
beyond reasonable doubt  {adv. phr.},  {formal and legal}
Virtually certain; essentially convincing.
The judge instructed the jurors to come up with a verdict of guilty only if they were convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Algernon was the perpetrator.
Categories: adverb convince doubt formal

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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 make book https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5022-make-book https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5022-make-book English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
make book  {v. phr.}
To serve as a bookmaker taking bets on the horse races.
The police were out to prosecute anybody who made book illegally.
Categories: verb
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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Dave Barry https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-2419 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-2419 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
U.S. humorist
What I look forward to is continued immaturity followed by death.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 DnD https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/99-DnD https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/99-DnD English Slang #English #slang
DnD
"Do not Disturb" or "Dungeons_&_Dragons"
Categories: slang
]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 in the cards https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/4121-in-the-cards https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/4121-in-the-cards English Slang #English #informal #adjective #Idioms #esl
in the cards also on the cards  {adj. phr.},  {informal}
To be expected; likely to happen; foreseeable; predictable.
It was in the cards for the son to succeed his father as head of the business.
John finally decided that it wasn't in the cards for him to succeed with that company.
Categories: adjective informal

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 parting of the ways https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6018-parting-of-the-ways https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6018-parting-of-the-ways English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
parting of the ways  {n. phr.}
1. The point where a road or path divides; a fork.
They stood undecided at a parting of the ways, where a forest path forked.
2. A time or place where a choice must be made; a deciding point.
He had come to a parting of the ways: he had to choose the high school courses that would prepare him for college, or the courses that would prepare him for business.
Categories: noun time

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  • end for end
  • end in itself
  • end of one's rope
  • hard-and-fast
  • hardly any
  • hardly ever
  • make a splash
  • make head or tail of
  • make it snappy
  • big wheel

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Wilson Mizner https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/m/aphorism-2943 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/m/aphorism-2943 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1876—1933)
To my embarrassment, I was born in bed with a lady.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Grammar https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/grammar English Slang #English #englishlessons #grammar

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 new blood https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5345-new-blood https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5345-new-blood English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
new blood  {n.}
Something or someone that gives new life or vigor, fresh energy or power.
New blood was brought into the company through appointment of younger men to important positions.
Categories: life noun

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 run with the hare and hunt (ride) with the hounds https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_r/6804-run-with-the-hare-and-hunt--ride--with-the-hounds https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_r/6804-run-with-the-hare-and-hunt--ride--with-the-hounds English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
run with the hare and hunt (ride) with the hounds  {v. phr.}
To appear to support both parties in a conflict; to conduct things in ambiguous ways.
Critics accused the king of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds.
Categories: verb

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 St. Jerome https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-2632 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-2632 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(345—420), "On the Epistle to the Ephesians," ca. 420 A.D.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 go for https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/3047-go-for https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/3047-go-for English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
go for  {v. phr.},  {informal}
1. To try to get; aim for; try for.
Our team is going for the championship in the game tonight.
The dog went for Bob's leg.
2. To favor; support; like.
Little Susie really goes for ice cream.
Bob goes for Jane in a big way.
3. To attack; begin to fight or argue with.
The Indian jumped out of the *hush and went for Daniel.
Molly went for James about being late as soon as he got home.
Categories: informal verb
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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 in doubt https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/3958-in-doubt https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/3958-in-doubt English Slang #English #adverb #Idioms #esl
in doubt  {adv. phr.}
In the dark; having some question or uncertainty.
When in doubt about any of the words you're using, consult a good dictionary.
Categories: adverb doubt

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 American Idioms https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/american-idioms https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/american-idioms English Slang #English #englishlessons
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]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Americans about English accents https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/Americans-about-British-accents https://www.english-slang.com/eng/fun/Americans-about-British-accents English Slang Elon Gold #English #fun #accents

What Americans think about different English accents (Elon Gold).

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Fran Lebowitz https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/l/aphorism-3420 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/l/aphorism-3420 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1950--), Metropolitan Life, 1978.
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 fight off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_f/2321-fight-off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_f/2321-fight-off English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
fight off  {v. phr.}
1. To struggle against someone so as to free oneself; push an attacker back.
Suzy fought off her two attackers in Central Park with a couple of karate chops.
2. To strive to overcome something negative.
After twelve hours at the computer terminal, Jane had to fight off her overwhelming desire to go to sleep.
Categories: desire verb

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 knock off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4457-knock-off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4457-knock-off English Slang #English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl
knock off  {v. phr.},  {slang}
1. To burglarize someone.
They knocked off the Manning residence.
2. To murder someone.
The gangsters knocked off Herman.
Categories: slang verb

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/e/aphorism-3947 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/e/aphorism-3947 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1830—1916), German writer, Aphorisms, 1880
We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 nice Nelly https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5359-nice-Nelly-1- https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5359-nice-Nelly-1- English Slang #English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl
nice Nelly (1) or nice Nellie  {n.},  {informal}
Someone who acts too good to be true; a prude; a prig.
We took him for a nice Nelly when he wouldn't fight.
Categories: informal noun

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straw
See:
GIVE A HANG,
GRASP AT A STRAW,
GRASP AT STRAWS,
LAST STRAW or STRAW THAT BREAKS THE CAMEL'S BACK,
MAKE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Ashley Montagu https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/m/aphorism-2718 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/m/aphorism-2718 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1905—1999)
British scientistwriter
The idea is to die young as late as possible.

]]> Sat, 23 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 out of touch https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5929-out-of-touch https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5929-out-of-touch English Slang #English #adjective #Idioms #esl
out of touch  {adj. phr.}
Not writing or talking with each other; not getting news anymore.
Fred had got out of touch with people in his hometown.
On his island Robinson Crusoe was out of touch with world news.
Compare: LOSE TOUCH, LOSE TRACK.
Contrast: IN TOUCH.
Categories: adjective world

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]]> Sat, 23 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 sign off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7199-sign-off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7199-sign-off English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
sign off  {v.}
1. To end a program on radio or television.
That TV newscaster always signs off by saluting.
2. To stop broadcasting for the day.
That TV station always signs off after the late movie.
Categories: verb

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]]> Sat, 23 May 2026 00:30:02 +0000 goldfish bowl https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/3079-goldfish-bowl https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/3079-goldfish-bowl English Slang #English #slang #informal #noun #Idioms #esl
goldfish bowl  {n.},  {slang},  {informal}
1. A situation in which it is not possible to keep things secret for any length of time.
Washington Society is a goldfish bowl.
2. An apartment or place that provides no privacy for its occupant, e.g., an office that has too many windows.
Joe's office is a goldfish bowl, that's why I didn't let him kiss me there.
Categories: informal noun slang time
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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 Rex Reed https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-3045 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-3045 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1938--)
U.S. movie critic
In Hollywood, if you don't have happiness, you send out for it.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 shoulder to shoulder https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7146-shoulder-to-shoulder https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7146-shoulder-to-shoulder English Slang #English #adverb #Idioms #esl
shoulder to shoulder  {adv. phr.}
1. One beside the other; together.
The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during the working hours.
Compare: SIDE BY SIDE.
2. Each helping the other; in agreement; together. — Often used with "stand".
We can win the fight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder.
Compare: SEE EYE TO EYE.
Categories: adverb

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:01 +0000 TPTB https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/415-TPTB https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/415-TPTB English Slang #English #slang
TPTB
"The powers that be"
Categories: slang
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