Were Shakespeare to return today, he would be amazed to find his plays being studied in schools.
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drum someone out of something — drum (someone) out of (something) to force someone to leave a job or organization. A lot of writers and directors were drummed out of the film business in the 1950s because they were suspected of being communists … New idioms dictionary
on someone's or something's heels — 1 ◇ If you are (close/hard/hot) on someone s or something s heels, you are chasing or following that person or thing very closely. The police were hot on his heels. 2 ◇ If something comes or follows close/hard/hot on something s heels or… … Useful english dictionary
lay someone open to something — lay (someone/something) open (to (something)) 1. to put someone or something in a position where there is risk or danger. The Senator s remarks were thoughtless and laid him open to criticism. 2. to create an opportunity. A string of victories… … New idioms dictionary
were something to do something — were someone/something to do something formal phrase used in a conditional clause for describing a situation that is not real or that is very unlikely to happen Were Shakespeare to return today, he would be amazed to find his plays being studied … Useful english dictionary
Something Positive — logo, Mr. Personality. Author(s) R. K. Milholland Website http:/ … Wikipedia
someone or other — someone/something/somewhere/etc or other phrase used when you are not saying exactly which person thing place etc you mean He’s always complaining about something or other. We all make mistakes at some time or other. Thesaurus: determiners … Useful english dictionary
Something Cloudy, Something Clear — is an autobiographical play by Tennessee Williams that was originally written in 1941 as a short play titled The Parade, or Approaching the End of a Summer , which was produced posthumously in Provincetown in 2006. In 1962, Williams retitled and… … Wikipedia
someone's (worst) fears were realized — someone’s (worst) fears were realized phrase used for saying that something you were worried about really happened Thesaurus: expressions used to talk about worriessynonym Main entry: realize … Useful english dictionary
someone's/something's days are numbered — someone or something will not survive or remain in a position of power or advantage for much longer my days as director were numbered … Useful english dictionary
someone's eyes are out on stalks — (someone s) eyes are out on stalks informal, informal if someone s eyes are out on stalks, they are looking at someone or something in a way that shows that they think that person or thing is extremely surprising or attractive. You should have… … New idioms dictionary
