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it's a pleasurePolite reaction after receiving thanks.Rate it:
it's a small worldUsed to express surprise at meeting an acquaintance or discovering a personal connection in a distant place or an unexpected context.Rate it:
it's about timeUsed to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.Rate it:
it's all Chinese to meSynonym of it's all Greek to meRate it:
it's all greek to meI don’t understand any of it; it makes no sense..Rate it:
it's all greek to meI tried reading the instructions, but it’s all Greek to me..Rate it:
it's all grist to the millEverything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "KantRate it:
it's always somethinga sigh of hopelessness, resignation, regret, dismay, disillusionment, disappointment.Rate it:
it's an emergencyIndicates that the current situation is an emergency.Rate it:
it's an ill windAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:
it's an ill wind that blows no goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:
it's an ill wind that blows no one any goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:
it's an ill wind that blows nobody any goodThere is usually something of benefit to someone, no matter how bad the situation.Rate it:
it's been realAn informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.Rate it:
it's better to ask forgiveness than permissionThe value of acting promptly and making a mistake requiring forgiveness is greater than value of delaying to get permission.Rate it:
it's cold outsideIndicates that the weather is cold.Rate it:
it's curtains for him!Black curtains, and clothing were often part of decor at funeral services in olden days.Rate it:
it's Greek to meAlternative form of it's all Greek to meRate it:
it's grim up northA phrase suggesting that the standard of life in the north of England is poor compared to that in the south.Rate it:
it's never too late to mendYouRate it:
it's no useUsed to indicate that the specified action cannot succeed or offers no advantage if successfulRate it:
it's not all it's cracked up to beFailing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.Rate it:
it's not even funnyUsed to indicate that a person, thing, or situation possesses a described characteristic to an extreme or unusual degree.Rate it:
it's not for us to wonder why, it's for us to do or die!Ask no questions, ponder nothing, hold no reservations, withhold no loyalty; Simply fall-in, join forces, obey my orders, follow through and prepare to make the supreme sacrifice in this horrific challenge!Rate it:
it's not funnyAlternative form of it's not even funnyRate it:
it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dogdetermination and perseverance will win out in the long run.Rate it:
it's not the whistle that pulls the trainBoasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.1956, James Reston, "Washington: It's Not the Whistle that Pulls the Train," New York Times, 1 July, p. E8:Rate it:
it's not what you know but who you knowFor success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you knowRate it:
it's not you, it's meThe reason why I want to end our relationship is unspecified.Rate it:
it's nothingUsed as a polite reply after being thankedRate it:
it's onA conflict is starting.Rate it:
it's on meSomeone has offered to pay the costs associated with something.Rate it:
it's one's funeralOne's decisions or actions will bring undesirable consequences only on oneself.Rate it:
it's snowingSnow is falling.Rate it:
it's the truth, RuthWhat I am telling you is true.Rate it:
it's too expensiveIndicates the speaker thinks that the price is too high.Rate it:
it's too late for sorryAn expression of anger or disgust uttered toward someone who offers an apology after causing great harm.Rate it:
it's what's inside that countsA person's personality is more important than their physical looks.Rate it:
it's your nickelReference to one's right to shop, select, evaluate, purchase any item for any personal reason.Rate it:
itch the ditchTo masturbate (for females).Rate it:
itchy feetA strong desire to travel; wanderlust.Rate it:
itchy feetRestlessness.Rate it:
itchy trigger fingerA tendency to act in haste or without consideration.Rate it:
Its a Goner! {gawner}It is Ruined, broken, dead, destroyed, lost, stolen, smashed,Rate it:
its sucks!Its a terrible thing or situation/momentRate it:
itsy bitsyMinuscule.Rate it:
itty bittyAlternative spelling of itty-bitty.Rate it:
ITYMInitialism of I think/thought you mean/meant.Rate it:
it’s a doozyA description of an unusual or unexpected experience or realization.Rate it:

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