a watched pot never boils, phrase
A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the rotary Friday night.
Added on December 16, 2011 by Susan K.
copper, noun
/cop-per/
A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
This brand spanking new bicycle only set me back two coppers.
Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter
cut your teeth, phrase
To gain initial experience or hands on skills to a new area of expertise.
Crikey Johnny! You sure cut your teeth real good on learning to lay bricks, didn't ya?
Added on October 17, 2011 by danielslaughter