| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| it's a toss-up |
they are equal, toss a coin to decide
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It's a toss-up. It's difficult to choose. Both ideas are good.
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| it's a whole nother world out there |
it is very different in that place, it is strange over there
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When the kids got back from the virtual space trip, Jamie said,
"It's a whole nother world out there!"
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| it's a whole other world out there |
it is very different in that place, it is strange over there
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I just came from the rave. It's a whole other world in there!
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| it's a zoo in there |
it is a crazy place, it is a wild party, it's a jungle out there
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They're having a marathon dance. It's a zoo in there!
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| it's all over but the crying |
the contest is finished but the losers will cry for awhile
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"The Expos lost," he said. "It's all over but the crying."
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| it's all over but the shouting |
the contest is finished but the cheering continues
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"The Blue Jays won," he said. "It's all over but the shouting."
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| it's as plain as the nose on your face |
very easy to see or understand, very clear, crystal clear
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We have photos of the earth from outer space that prove the earth
is round. It's as plain as the nose on your face!
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| it's been a slice (of life) |
it has been an experience, it has been interesting
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On the last day of work, Pam said, "It's been a slice, Mag."
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| it's beyond me |
I do not understand why, it does not make sense
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It's beyond me why they don't get married. They're in love.
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| it's cold / it's hot |
the weather is cold/hot, it's raining
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In January it's cold in Edmonton but hot in Chile.
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