American Idioms and Expressions

For All I Know Idiom

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for all I know
What does for all I know mean?
according to the information that I have"For all I know, my friend may have already quit his job."
for all I know
What does for all I know mean?
according to the information that I have "For all I know, my friend may have already quit his job."


Some Random Idioms
eat like a horse
What does "eat like a horse" mean?
to eat a lotMy friend eats like a horse but he never gains any weight.
dig (someone or something) up or dig up (someone or something)
What does "dig (someone or something) up or dig up (someone or something)" mean?
to make an effort to find someone or something I had to dig up some blankets for my friend when he stayed at our house.

take steps to (prevent/do something)
What does "take steps to (prevent/do something)" mean?
to begin to make plans or arrangements for something, to make preparations for somethingOur company has begun to take steps to stop people from smoking in the office building.
for that matter
What does "for that matter" mean?
about something, with regard to something"I do not want to go shopping with you and for that matter I do not want to go anywhere with you."
keep (something) to oneself
What does "keep (something) to oneself" mean?
keep something a secretI asked my friend to keep the news to herself.
in the cards
What does "in the cards" mean?
to be expected, likely to happen, predictableI think that a new company policy is in the cards but I can`t be sure.
burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyThe money was burning a hole in the man's pocket when he decided to go to the casino.
cut and run
What does "cut and run" mean?
cease all action and flee immediately
food for thought
What does "food for thought" mean?
something to think aboutThe advice from the bank manager was food for thought when I made my financial plan.

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