American Idioms and Expressions

Fine State Of Affairs Idiom

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fine state of affairs
What does fine state of affairs mean?
an unpleasant situationThe mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.
fine state of affairs
What does fine state of affairs mean?
an unpleasant situation The mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.


Some Random Idioms
far and away the best
What does "far and away the best" mean?
without doubt the best The basketball player is far and away the best player on the team.

zonked
What does "zonked" mean?
fatigued; tired; exhausted.I'm totally zonked from studying.
so soon
What does "so soon" mean?
early, before the regular timeI did not expect the dinner to end so soon after the presentations were finished.
clam up
What does "clam up" mean?
to stop talkingThe girl clammed up when her boyfriend entered the room.
hold up
What does "hold up" mean?
rob at gunpointThe criminal was able to hold up three people before he was caught.
Bite your tongue
What does "Bite your tongue" mean?
If you bite your tongue, you refrain from speaking because it is socially or otherwise better not to.
pick holes in an argument
What does "pick holes in an argument" mean?
find all the flaws in an argumentThe experienced lawyer found it very easy to pick holes in the argument of the main witness.

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