A wise saying that references old literature, typically unconnected to the conversation at hand or connects in an unexpected way.
Bob: I’ve been on a diet lately, but I’m thinking about quitting.
Hughist: “Do not fantasize about half hopes - Half a drink will not quench your thirst - Half a meal will not satiate your hunger -Half the way will get you no where” Khalil Gibran
Patricia Highsmith is an American writer, author of the books 'The Price of Salt' (also known as 'Carol') and 'Strangers On The Train'.
She was the unusual person and her novels are extraordinary because of deep psychological analysis of human's mind.
Marilyn: Hey, George, have you read the biography of Patricia Highsmith?
George: Uh, don't bother me. You know, I'm watchin' TV.
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought homealot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.