American Idioms and Expressions

All Right (1) Idiom

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all right (1)
What does all right (1) mean?
(1): expression of reluctant agreement.A: "Come to the party with me. Please!"B: "Oh, all right. I don't want to, but I will."

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What does "as sly as a fox" mean?
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What does "Dutch treat" mean?
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What does "run away with (someone)" mean?
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What does "Do a Lord Lucan" mean?
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ahead of time
What does "ahead of time" mean?
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What does "draw interest" mean?
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What does "jam-packed" mean?
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What does " catch-as-catch-can" mean?
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What does "dredge (something) up" mean?
to uncover something unpleasant and remind people about itThe newspaper is always trying to dredge bad things up about the government.
bracelets
What does "bracelets" mean?
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stick to one's ribs
What does "stick to one's ribs" mean?
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to one's heart's content
What does "to one's heart's content" mean?
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What does "soft spot for (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "fair play" mean?
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