OK Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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OK What does OK mean?	(1) yes (to show agreement--often reluctant agreement).	A: "Come on, Al. We really need your help!"B: "Oh, OK; I may be crazy, but I'll help you."
OK What does OK mean?	(2) neither good nor bad; so-so.	A: "How was the movie?"B: "OK, I guess, but I've seen better ones."
OK What does OK mean?	(3) in satisfactory condition; well.	A: "You look awfully pale. Are you OK?"B: "Actually, I'm not. I have a terrible headache. "
OK What does OK mean?	(4) approve (verb).	A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
	Some Random Idioms
get one`s own way What does "get one`s own way" mean?	to be able to do what you want	The boy always gets his own way with his younger brothers.

dick What does "dick" mean?	nothing; nothing at all
mull over (something) What does "mull over (something)" mean?	think about something carefully	I took much time to mull over the new job offer from our competitor.
once in a while What does "once in a while" mean?	occasionally	We like Japanese food so we go to that restaurant once in a while.
know (something) only too well What does "know (something) only too well" mean?	know something very well	I know only too well what will happen if I don't finish my essay on time.

crack the whip What does "crack the whip" mean?	to try to make someone work hard or obey you by threatening him or her	Our boss had to crack the whip in order to get the job finished before the weekend.
apple of (someone`s) eye What does "apple of (someone`s) eye" mean?	someone or something that one likes a lot or likes more than others	The little girl is the apple of her grandfather`s eye.
T.S. What does "T.S." mean?	tough shit (i.e.: too bad; tough luck; rotten luck)
chew the fat with (someone) What does "chew the fat with (someone)" mean?	to chat with someone	We stayed up late last night chewing the fat about our university days.
knock down the price of (something) What does "knock down the price of (something)" mean?	to lower the price of something	I bargained hard so that I could knock down the price of the stereo.

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OK Idiom