American Idioms and Expressions

What Will Be Will Be Idiom

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What will be will be
What does What will be will be mean?
The expression what will be will be is used to describe the notion that fate will decide the outcome of a course of events, even if action is taken to try to alter it.

Some Random Idioms
at a loss
What does "at a loss" mean?
at less than the cost, at a financial lossEverything was on sale but at a loss so the prices were very low.
at large
What does "at large" mean?
to be free, to not be captured The criminal was at large for many months.

keep one's head above water
What does "keep one's head above water" mean?
to keep out of difficult financial problems, to stay out of troubleMy brother has been having a hard time keeping his head above water since he lost his job.
travel light
What does "travel light" mean?
to travel with very little luggageWe always travel light when we go on a holiday.
smooth (something) over
What does "smooth (something) over" mean?
to make something seem better or more pleasantWe tried to smooth over the problems between the two managers.
pick a lock
What does "pick a lock" mean?
to open a lock without a keyThe robbers picked the lock and entered the store.
as a matter of fact
What does "as a matter of fact" mean?
actuallyAs a matter of fact we have been to the history museum many times.
have a card up one`s sleeve
What does "have a card up one`s sleeve" mean?
to have a reserve plan or a secret advantageI do not know the manager's plans but I think that he has a card up his sleeve and he will soon make an important announcement.
green belt
What does "green belt" mean?
an area of fields and trees around a town Our city has a policy to increase the green belt around the city.

Fat chance!
What does "Fat chance!" mean?
This idiom is a way of telling someone they have no chance.
cut the mustard
What does "cut the mustard" mean?
to reach the required standard for somethingThe man does not cut the mustard and he will never be able to work here.
to be on the safe side
What does "to be on the safe side" mean?
to be safe, to be cautious, to be very well preparedI decided to take my umbrella to school to be on the safe side.
OAP
What does "OAP" mean?
Old Age Pensioner Old Age PensionerAt first I could not understand why I couldn't get the discount that was for OAPs only. Later I realized it was for senior citizens.

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