it's Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
all it's cracked up to be
as good as the ads say, live up to the reports The new computer isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's not so hot.
it ain't over till it's over
a game is not finished until time has expired, never say die "A few fans stayed to watch the end of the game. ""It ain't over till it's over,"" one man said."
it's a case of
it is an example of, it is a case of With Bud, it's a case of too much love. His wife smothers him.
it's a crock
(See that's a crock)
it's a dilly
it is beautiful, it is special, I really like it Have you seen Tom
it's a go
it is approved, we can begin "After Ty read the fax, he said, ""It's a go! Our proposal won!"""
it's a jungle out there
the world is dangerous, the world is cruel """Why can't I walk home alone?"" ""Because it's a jungle out there."""
it's a snap
it is easy to do, it is a piece of cake You should try making a paper plane. It's a snap.
it's a toss-up
they are equal, toss a coin to decide It's a toss-up. It's difficult to choose. Both ideas are good.
it's all over but the shouting
the contest is finished but the cheering continues """The Blue Jays won,"" he said. ""It's all over but the shouting."""
it's been a slice (of life)
it has been an experience, it has been interesting "On the last day of work, Pam said, ""It's been a slice, Mag."""
it's beyond me
I do not understand why, it does not make sense It's beyond me why they don't get married. They're in love.
it's cold/hot
the weather is cold/hot, it's raining In January it's cold in Edmonton but hot in Chile.
it's in the bag
(See in the bag)
it's not a question of
it is not a factor, it is not important It's not a question of money. We can afford to buy a TV.
it's not what you know, it's who you know
references are important, Bob's your uncle In politics, it's not what you know, it's who you know.
it's now or never
do it now or not at all, he who hesitates is lost If we're going to have a family, it's now or never. We can't wait.
it's over/ it's over with
it is finished, it is done "When the trial ended, she said, ""I'm glad it's over with."""
it's raining/snowing
the weather is rainy or snowy Whenever we visit Vancouver, it's raining.
it's up to you
it is your decision, you choose I can't tell you which program to choose. It's up to you.
it's your move
now you move or speak, it's your turn "She jumps three of my checkers and says, ""It's your move, Bud."""
it's your turn
now you play, it's your move Now it's your turn, Willie. Hit the ball to Daddy.
not all it's cracked up...
(See all it's cracked up to be)
play it for all it's worth
get the most out of it, dramatize it, ham it up When Uncle Saul tells a story, he plays it for all it's worth.
where it's at
where important things are happening, where the action is "China - that's where it's at today. Their society is changing; their economy is growing."
winning isn't evrything; it's the only thing
winning is the only thing that matters, get it straight "It was Vince Lombardi, a football coach, who said, ""Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing."""
it's all good to the gracious
you're okay and everything's allright
it's all gravy
everything's cool
It's been real
it's been fun, nice
at one's wit's end
not knowing what to do next;quite at a loss不知所措;智穷技尽
The soldier was at his wit's end when facing the danger.面对危险,那个士兵不知如何是好。
He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain and he was at his wit's end.他曾向每位朋友和熟人求助,但毫无结果,那时他真是一筹莫展。
it's no use
Idiom(s): it's no use (doing sth)
Theme: HOPE - LACKING
it is hopeless to do something; it is pointless to do something.
• It's no use trying to call on the telephone. The line is always busy.
• They tried and tried, but it was no use.
It's high time!
Idiom(s): It's high time!
Theme: TIME
it is past time (for something); (something) is overdue.
• It's high time that you got recognition for what you do!
• They sent me my check, and it's high time, too.
It's about time!
Idiom(s): It's about time!
Theme: TIME
It is almost too late!; I've been waiting a long time!
• So you finally got here! It's about time!
• They finally paid me my money. It's about time!
for all it's worth
Idiom(s): for all it's worth AND for what(ever) it's worth
Theme: VALUE
if it has any value.
• My idea—for all it's worth—is to offer them only $300.
• Here is my thinking, for whatever it's worth.
• Ask her to give us her opinion, for what it's worth.
for whatever it's worth
Idiom(s): for all it's worth AND for what(ever) it's worth
Theme: VALUE
if it has any value.
• My idea—for all it's worth—is to offer them only $300.
• Here is my thinking, for whatever it's worth.
• Ask her to give us her opinion, for what it's worth.
It's no use crying over spilt milk.
Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.
At your wit's end
If you're at your wit's end, you really don't know what you should do about something, no matter how hard you think about it.
Can't dance and it's too wet to plow
(USA) When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.
Grass may be greener on the other side but it's ju
'The grass may be greener on the other side but it's just as hard to mow' is an expression used to mean a person's desire to have that which another person has in the belief it will make their life easieris false as all situations come with their own set of problems.
It's an ill wind that blows no good
This is said when things have gone wrong; the idea being that when bad things happen, there can also be some positive results.
It's no use crying over spilt milk
This idiom means that getting upset after something has gone wrong is pointless; it can't be changed so it should be accepted.
It's not the size of the dog in fight, it's the si
Usually refering to a small dog attacking a larger animal, this means that fierceness is not necessarily a matter of physical size, but rather mental/psychological attitude.
It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's th
This idiom means that determination is often more important than size, strength, or ability. ('It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' is also used.)
It's your funeral
The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
Pull the other one, it's got brass bells on
This idiom is way of telling somebody that you don't believe them. The word 'brass' is optional.
If It's Not One Thing, It's Another
When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another...
It's A Small World
You frequently see the same people in different places.
at one's wit's end|at wits end|wit|wit's end|wits
adj. phr. Having no ideas as to how to meet a difficulty or solve a problem; feeling puzzled after having used up all of your ideas or resources; not knowing what to do; puzzled. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now he was at his wit's end. The designer was at his wit's end: he had tried out wings of many different kinds but none would fly.
Compare: AT A LOSS, END OF ONE'S ROPE.
if it's not one thing it's another|if
If a certain thing doesn't go wrong, another most probably will. When John lost his keys and his wallet, and his car wouldn't start, he exclaimed in despair, "If it's not one thing it's another."
Compare: ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER (ODTAA).
it's a cinch|cinch
informal sentence It is very easy. "What about the final exam?" Fred asked. "It was a cinch" Sam answered.
Compare: PIECE OF CAKE.