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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

2741 idioms in this category

all set

Ready; prepared; everything is in order.

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all singing, all dancing

featuring many impressive elements or capabilities

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all sixes and nines

In a state of confusion or disorder; not well organized.

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all sizzle and no steak

All show and no substance; impressive in appearance but lacking in real value or quality.

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all talk and no cider

All talk and no action; making many promises or claims without any concrete evidence or follow-through.

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all that glitters is not gold

Appearances can be deceiving; what seems valuable may not be.

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all that jazz

Nonsense; vague or overly elaborate talk; something meaningless or frivolous.

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all the gear and no idea

Having the necessary equipment or resources but lacking the knowledge or ability to use them effectively.

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all the marbles

All the assets; all the resources; everything one possesses (often used in legal or financial contexts).

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all the rage

Extremely fashionable; currently popular or trendy.

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all things being equal

Assuming no other factors are influencing the situation.

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all thumbs

Clumsy; awkward with one's hands.

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