Taking the bull by the tail

[Dennis Preston]

Not an interesting thought at all; just a plain fact, as anyone who
has ever brought down such an animal Venezuelan style will tell you.

dInIs, remembering the bruises fondly from yesteryear

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>A caller to "On Point" (NPR) this morning, speaking of he candidacy of Rudy
>Giuliani, alluded to his having shown his ability to "take the bull by the
>tail."  Interesting thought.
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