American Idioms and Expressions

Problem Is Thirty Idiom

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Problem is thirty
What does Problem is thirty mean?
If a problem is 30, the problem is the person who sits 30 cm from the computer screen. It is used to describe people that lack technical knowledge and can be used when you insult someone who's having computer problems.

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kiss-ass
What does "kiss-ass" mean?
obsequious, servile person
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What does "At arm's length" mean?
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after all
What does "after all" mean?
in spite of what has been decidedI decided to take the swimming course after all.
one and all
What does "one and all" mean?
everyoneOne and all were invited to the community center to listen to the famous author speak.
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What does "What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?" mean?
This idiom is often used when someone says something irrelevant to the topic being discussed.
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What does "say uncle" mean?
to surrender, to give inThe little boy was forced to say uncle and agree to do what the older boy wanted.
square meal
What does "square meal" mean?
a good filling meal I was very busy at work last week and I did not have time for a square meal until Saturday.

in horror
What does "in horror" mean?
with intense shock or disgustI watched in horror as the cars crashed into the truck that had stopped.
(one's) chickens have come home to roost
What does "(one's) chickens have come home to roost" mean?
one's words or acts come back to cause trouble for a personHer chickens came home to roost and now she must take responsibility for what she did.

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