... skin a cat." Nowadays, the SPCA would condemn someone for saying that, especially if he is a professional athlete.

Animal cruelty, they would chant while they carry their homemade banners with red paint sprayed on them, saying, "Down with the cat-skinners!"

The meaning of the old saying is intended to tell us that the road to success can take on many different paths. Success can be preceded by losing a few battles. It does not mean, however, that the war will be lost.

I take time to read B/R articles on my breaks. The commentary on the Oakland Raiders is flavored up with "sugar and spice and everything nice." I look for the sugar, spice, and the nice things.

Conversely, some articles are spiced with Chinese, ...

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