A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation.
His socks compelled one's attention without losing one's respect.
There is no easy in the world neither hard everything is the same in a way.
The man is a common murderer. A common murderer, possible, but a very uncommon cook.
I believe I once considerably scandalized her by declaring that clear soup was a more important factor in life than a clear conscience.
Why are women so fond of raking up the past? They're as bad as tailors, who invariably remember what you owe them for a suit long after you've ceased to wear it.