something awful

📖 general
Meaning
Something that is very bad or unpleasant.
Literal Meaning
Something that is very bad or unpleasant.
Example
“The weather has been something awful lately, with constant rain and storms.”

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all bets are off

The situation has entirely changed, and previous assumptions or agreements no longer apply.

all duck or no dinner

An all-or-nothing situation where one either achieves complete success or total failure.

all ears

Listening eagerly and attentively.