American Idioms and Expressions

Just One Of Those Things Idiom

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just one of those things
What does just one of those things mean?
something that you really can't do anything aboutThe fact that I failed the driver's test was just one of those things and there is nothing that I can do about it.
just one of those things
What does just one of those things mean?
something that you really cannot do anything about The fact that I failed the driver's test is just one of those things and there is nothing that I can do about it.


Some Random Idioms
refill a prescription
What does "refill a prescription" mean?
to sell a second set of medicine on a doctor's ordersI went to the pharmacy to refill a prescription for my mother.
stoked
What does "stoked" mean?
excited; eager
munchies
What does "munchies" mean?
craving for food, usually junk food
Five o'clock shadow
What does "Five o'clock shadow" mean?
A five o'clock shadow is the facial hair that a man gets if he doesn't shave for a day or two.
show-off
What does "show-off" mean?
a person who brags a lotThe girl is a show-off and is always trying to impress other people.
go over well
What does "go over well" mean?
to be liked or successfulMy idea to increase the number of employee evaluations went over well with the new manager.
polish the apple
What does "polish the apple" mean?
to flatter someoneNobody likes the girl because she is always trying to polish the apple with her teacher.
on all fours
What does "on all fours" mean?
on one's hands and kneesThe man was on all fours looking for his car keys.
slam (some) beers
What does "slam (some) beers" mean?
drink (a lot of) beer

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