One And The Same Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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one and the same What does one and the same mean?	the very same person or thing	It is one and the same if we finish the job today or continue until tomorrow.
one and the same What does one and the same mean?	exactly the same	Doing my job at home or at the company is one and the same to me and to my company.
one and the same What does one and the same mean?	exactly the same	Doing my job at home or at the company is one and the same to me and to my company.
one and the same What does one and the same mean?	the very same thing, the very same person	It is one and the same if we finish the job today or continue until tomorrow. The principal and vice-principal is one and the same. They are the same person.
	Some Random Idioms
contradiction in terms What does "contradiction in terms" mean?	a statement that seems to have a contradiction	It was a contradiction in terms for the woman to pretend that she had no money while living in a mansion.

acid head What does "acid head" mean?	user of LSD.	He was an acid head in college but hasn't used since.
hand down (something) What does "hand down (something)" mean?	arrange to give something to someone after your death	My grandmother handed down her silver jewellery to my mother.
swallow (something) hook, line and sinker What does "swallow (something) hook, line and sinker" mean?	to believe something completely, to be tricked by something	The teacher swallowed the student's excuse hook, line and sinker.
on campus What does "on campus" mean?	located on the grounds of a college or university	There was a small bank on campus which many of the students used.
tight What does "tight" mean?	close; very friendly; on good terms.	Those two are very tight.
for the better What does "for the better" mean?	an improvement	It was for the better that the old hospital was closed down.

chrome dome What does "chrome dome" mean?	bald person (usually male)
a prelude to (something) What does "a prelude to (something)" mean?	an event that comes and signals another event	The strong wind was a prelude to the large storm that would soon follow.
Good antennae What does "Good antennae" mean?	Someone with good antennae is good at detecting things.
give-and-take What does "give-and-take" mean?	sharing, giving and receiving between people	You must be willing to give-and-take if you want to have a good marriage.
meat and potatoes What does "meat and potatoes" mean?	basic simple and good food, simple tastes	The man is a meat-and-potatoes person who enjoys the simple pleasures of life.

American Idioms and Expressions

One And The Same Idiom