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Brewer's: Smalls

In for his smalls; Passed his smalls—his “Little-go,” or previous examination; the examination for degree being the “Great-go,” or “Greats.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

Brewer's: Smash

Come to smash—to ruin. Smashed to pieces, broken to atoms. Smash is a corruption of mash; Latin, mastico, to bite to pieces. (See Slope.) “I have a great mind to ... let social position go…

Brewer's: Jack-a-Dandy

A term of endearment for a smart, bright little fellow; a Jemmy Jessamy. Smart she is, and handy, O ! Sweet as sugar-candy, O ! ... `And I'm her Jack-a-dandy, O ! Jack-a-dandy. Slang for…

Brewer's: Dusty

Well, it is none so dusty, or Not so dusty. I don't call it bad; rather smart. Here dusty is the opposite of neat, and neat = spruce. “None so dusty” or “Not so dusty” means therefore, Not…

1966–1967 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Dramatic SeriesMission: Impossible (CBS)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic SeriesBill Cosby, I SpyOutstanding Continued Performance By…

The Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll

The power of cheese by Holly Hartman "If the runners jump the gun, they are likely to get a cheese in the back." – Iris Peasley,Cheese Committee According to the National Dairy…

Fathers by the Numbers

Facts about dads from the U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Father's Day Timeline Father's Day Quotations Father's Day Quiz   The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly…

1968–1969 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Dramatic SeriesNET Playhouse (NET)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic SeriesCarl Betz, Judd for the DefenseOutstanding Continued…

Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Tips for making smart food choices when packing lunches and snacks by Mark Hughes Related Links Nutrient Sources A Facelift for the Food Pyramid Smart Food…