In All Probability Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in all probability What does in all probability mean?	very likely	In all probability I will be unable to attend my classes during the next two weeks.
in all probability What does in all probability mean?	very likely	In all probability I will not be able to attend my classes during the next two weeks.
	Some Random Idioms
thumbnail sketch What does "thumbnail sketch" mean?	a short description of someone or something	The new book included a thumbnail sketch of the author.
two wrongs don't make a right What does "two wrongs don't make a right" mean?	you cannot justify doing something wrong or bad just because someone else did the same thing to you	Two wrongs don't make a right and if someone does something bad you should not try and hurt them as well.
show-and-tell What does "show-and-tell" mean?	in the lower grades of elementary school children bring something interesting to show to the rest of the class	The little girl brought in a turtle shell to show-and-tell at school.
Fat cat What does "Fat cat" mean?	A fat cat is a person who makes a lot of money and enjoys a privileged position in society.
packed in like sardines What does "packed in like sardines" mean?	to be packed very tightly	The commuters on the train were packed in like sardines during the morning rush hour.
willie pete What does "willie pete" mean?	white phosphorus
forbidden fruit What does "forbidden fruit" mean?	something that one finds attractive partly because it is illegal or immoral or prohibited	Entering the old building was forbidden fruit for the young boys.
turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone in trouble or need	The girl turned her back on her friend when her friend asked for help doing the homework.
Pin down with a label What does "Pin down with a label" mean?	If you pin someone down with a label, you characterise them, often meant negatively as the label is restrictive.
cash-and-carry What does "cash-and-carry" mean?	a system where you pay cash for some goods and then carry or take them away	The supermarkets in our city operate on a cash-and-carry basis.
brew a plot What does "brew a plot" mean?	to make a plot	The generals in the small country were brewing a plot to take control of the government.

American Idioms and Expressions

In All Probability Idiom