American Idioms and Expressions

At This Stage Of The Game Idiom

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at this stage of the game
What does at this stage of the game mean?
currently, at the current point in some eventAt this stage of the game it was not possible to change the plans for the class trip.
at this stage of the game
What does at this stage of the game mean?
at some point, at some time during an activity at some point, at some time during an activityAt this stage of the game I don't think that we should spend more money on the project.
at this stage of the game
What does at this stage of the game mean?
currently, at the current point in some event At this stage of the game we cannot change the plans for the class trip.

at this stage of the game
What does at this stage of the game mean?
at this point or time during an activityAt this stage of the game, I do not think that we should spend more money on the project.


Some Random Idioms
deal in (something)
What does "deal in (something)" mean?
to buy and sell somethingThe man has been dealing in antiques for many years.
shake off an illness
What does "shake off an illness" mean?
to become well/healthy againMy friend is unable to shake off her illness and cannot come to the party.
Is Saul also among the prophets?
What does "Is Saul also among the prophets?" mean?
It's a biblical idiom used when somebody known for something bad appears all of a sudden to be doing something very good.
open up on (someone or something)
What does "open up on (someone or something)" mean?
to attack someone or something, to fire a gun or other weapon at someone or somethingThe man with the gun opened up on the people in the car.
for instance
What does "for instance" mean?
for example"For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter."
play up to (someone)
What does "play up to (someone)" mean?
to flatter or please someone to try and gain their favorHe is always playing up to his boss so he can get more free time.
white-tie event/affair
What does "white-tie event/affair" mean?
an event that requires guests to wear formal dress such as men wearing white bow ties with formal evening dressI attended a white-tie dinner in honor of the president of our university.
make a living
What does "make a living" mean?
earn enough money to liveHe cannot make a living by only doing a part-time job.

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