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cracker-barrel philosophy — [cracker barrel philosophy] noun (AmE infml) honest, simple or direct opinions such as those expressed during a friendly conversation or argument. The phrase was originally used for discussions around the large ↑barrel of ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cracker-barrel — adj. characteristic of country life; as, cracker barrel philosophy. Syn: folksy, homespun. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cracker-barrel — /krak euhr bar euhl/, adj. of or suggesting the simple rustic informality and directness thought to be characteristic of life in and around a country store: homespun, cracker barrel philosophy. [1875 80, Amer.; adj. use of cracker barrel, around… … Universalium
cracker-barrel — adjective characteristic of country life cracker barrel philosophy folksy humor the air of homespun country boys • Syn: ↑folksy, ↑homespun • Similar to: ↑rural … Useful english dictionary
cracker — n. 1 a paper cylinder both ends of which are pulled at Christmas etc. making a sharp noise and releasing a small toy etc. 2 a firework exploding with a sharp noise. 3 (usu. in pl.) an instrument for cracking (nutcrackers). 4 a thin dry biscuit… … Useful english dictionary
TYPE CHARACTERS — The Western genre operates much like stage comedies in that it depends heavily on type characters people in the film that can be quickly sized up according to the role they play. Often these types become cliches. Some common type characters… … Westerns in Cinema
United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
Eric Sloane — (born Everard Jean Hinrichs) (27 February 1905 ndash; 5 March 1985) was an American landscape painter and author of illustrated works of cultural history and folklore. He is considered a member of the Hudson River School of painting.Early… … Wikipedia
Herbert Spencer — Infobox Philosopher region = Western Philosophy era = 19th century philosophy color = #B0C4DE image caption =Herbert Spencer name =Herbert Spencer birth =27 April, 1820 death =8 December, 1903 school tradition = Evolutionism,… … Wikipedia
David Harum — David Harum; A Story of American Life was a best selling novel of 1899 whose principal legacy is the colloquial use of the term horse trading. Contents 1 Literary significance and criticism 2 Adaptations 3 References … Wikipedia
