| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| it's in the bag |
(See in the bag)
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| it's not a question of |
it is not a factor, it is not important
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It's not a question of money. We can afford to buy a TV.
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| it's not a state secret |
it is not a special secret, it is not private information, top secret
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You can talk about your first marriage. It's not a state secret.
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| it's not what you know, it's who you know |
references are important, Bob's your uncle
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In politics, it's not what you know, it's who you know.
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| it's now or never |
do it now or not at all, he who hesitates is lost
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If we're going to have a family, it's now or never. We can't wait.
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| it's over/ it's over with |
it is finished, it is done
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When the trial ended, she said, "I'm glad it's over with."
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| it's raining/snowing |
the weather is rainy or snowy
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Whenever we visit Vancouver, it's raining.
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| it's the duck's guts |
it is great, it is wonderful, the cat's ass
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"Have you seen the new Cadillac?" "No, I haven't. Is it nice?"
"Yes, I'll say. It's the duck's guts!"
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| it's up to you |
it is your decision, you choose
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I can't tell you which program to choose. It's up to you.
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| it's your move |
now you move or speak, it's your turn
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She jumps three of my checkers and says, "It's your move, Bud."
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