To Matter Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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to matter What does to matter mean?	to be important	It does not matter if you come to work late tomorrow.
	Some Random Idioms
back to the salt mines What does "back to the salt mines" mean?	to go back to work (this is a humorous expression to express going back to unpleasant work)	"Lunch is over so let`s go back to the salt mines for the afternoon."
touch and go What does "touch and go" mean?	uncertain, in a dangerous situation	It was touch and go whether the girl was going to survive after the car accident.
in no uncertain terms What does "in no uncertain terms" mean?	in very specific and direct language	I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.
get a feel for (something) What does "get a feel for (something)" mean?	to become accustomed to something and learn how it works, to learn how to do something	I am beginning to get a feel for my new job.
have a row What does "have a row" mean?	have an argument, dispite, or angry discussion

take the cake What does "take the cake" mean?	to be the best or worst of something	The behavior of the young girl takes the cake. It is terrible.
fine state of affairs What does "fine state of affairs" mean?	an unpleasant situation	The mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.

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To Matter Idiom