humorous
81the land of Nod — humorous a state of sleep. [punningly, with biblical allusion to the place name Nod (Gen. 4:16).] → land …
82the oldest profession — humorous prostitution. → profession …
83the pond — humorous the Atlantic ocean. → pond …
84trip the light fantastic — humorous dance. [from ‘Trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe’ (Milton s L Allegro).] → trip …
85woe is me! — humorous an exclamation of sorrow or distress. → woe …
86(a) big cheese — humorous an important or powerful person in a group or organization. Apparently her father is a big cheese in one of the major banks …
87(a) billet-doux — humorous a love letter. They ve been exchanging billets doux, but I don t know how serious it is …
88(a) bodice-ripper — humorous a romantic book, usually where the story happens a long time ago, in which the characters show very strong emotions. She s written a serious novel, not some sort of bodice ripper …
89(a) culture vulture — humorous someone who is very keen to see and experience art, theatre, literature, music etc.. She s a bit of a culture vulture. She ll only visit places that have at least one art gallery …
90(a) Dear John letter — humorous a letter that you send to a man telling him you want to end a romantic relationship with him. I ve always thought Dear John letters a cowardly way of ending a relationship …