American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Good Thing Going Idiom

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have a good thing going
What does have a good thing going mean?
have or do something that is beneficialI have a good thing going with my company and my schedule is very good.
have a good thing going
What does have a good thing going mean?
to be involved in something that is successful and gives you benefits I have a good thing going with my company and my schedule is very good.


Some Random Idioms
fooey
What does "fooey" mean?
nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas
for better or worse
What does "for better or worse" mean?
depending on how one looks at a matter, including both the good or bad effects of something For better or worse, I have decided to quit my job and move to Brazil.

hot and heavy
What does "hot and heavy" mean?
serious passion or emotionsThe love scenes in the movie were hot and heavy.
take up a collection
What does "take up a collection" mean?
to collect money for somethingWe plan to take up a collection for the wife of the dead manager.
Sound as a pound
What does "Sound as a pound" mean?
(UK) if something is as sound as a pound, it is very good or reliable.
check
What does "check" mean?
inter. okay; yes; right
Object lesson
What does "Object lesson" mean?
An object lesson serves as a warning to others. (In some varieties of English 'abject lesson' is used.)
Into each life some rain must fall
What does "Into each life some rain must fall" mean?
This means that bad or unfortunate things will happen to everyone at some time.
cut out (something) or cut (something) out
What does "cut out (something) or cut (something) out" mean?
to eliminate something My cousin decided to cut out chocolate in order to lose weight.

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