American Idioms and Expressions

All Right (2) Idiom

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all right (2)
What does all right (2) mean?
(2): fair; not particularly good.A: "How's your chemistry class?"B: "It's all right, I guess, but it's not the best class I'veever had."

Some Random Idioms
stand on ceremony
What does "stand on ceremony" mean?
to be formal"You do not need to stand on ceremony here. You can relax."
heartbeat away from (something)
What does "heartbeat away from (something)" mean?
to be the next person to take over someone's position if they dieThe young prince is a heartbeat away from becoming the next king of his country.
stuff a sock in it
What does "stuff a sock in it" mean?
be quiet; shut up; stop stalking
quarterback
What does "quarterback" mean?
lead; manage; be in charge of something or somebody
have a word with (someone)
What does "have a word with (someone)" mean?
talk briefly with someoneI will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight.
surf n' turf
What does "surf n' turf" mean?
common way of referring to a platter with meat and seafood
whiz
What does "whiz" mean?
capable person; talented person
put down (an animal)
What does "put down (an animal)" mean?
to take the life of an animal that is sufferingThe farmer decided to put down the sick horse.
let the buyer beware (from the Latin - caveat emptor)
What does "let the buyer beware (from the Latin - caveat emptor)" mean?
the buyer of something is responsible to research the quality of a purchase before buying itThe idea to let the buyer beware is important when you buy something.
bought the farm
What does "bought the farm" mean?
idiom. be killed. He almost bought the farm on that last patrol.

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