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a notch below

inferior, not as good That bicycle is a notch below the Peugeot. It's not quite as good.

another nail in your coffin

"another cigarette; harmful substance" Every cigarette he smoked was another nail in his coffin.

at a moment's notice

with little warning, on short notice We may call you at a moment's notice - whenever we need help.

compare notes

compare what we saw and heard We haven't had a chance to compare notes on Pat's wedding.

dash off a note/letter

quickly write a note or letter and send it Josi dashed off a note to her cousin in Toronto - in English.

double or nothing

double the first bet and if I win, I owe nothing "After losing the first bet, I said, ""Double or nothing this time?"""

get your shirt in a knot/ get your shit in a knot

want to hurry or rush, hurry up "If we asked Pop to hurry, he'd say, ""Don't get your shirt in a knot!"""

give notice

give a letter that says you are leaving or quitting If I want to leave the position, I give them two weeks notice.

good-for-nothing

not useful, useless I'll be glad when we sell that good-for-nothing truck.

here goes nothing

ready to begin - but it will be a waste of time and will probably fail Here goes nothing. I have already asked him to lend me some money and he always says no but I

(as) generally as not

In best instances; usually; at least, if not added than, bisected the time. As generally as not, Jamie's and David's debates end up axis into petty arguments. I acquisition these anterior academy courses to be, generally as not, a rather arid decay of one's time.Learn more: not, often

as generally as not

Frequently; added than bisected the time. The byword is not consistently preceded by the adverb "as." As generally as not, I end up afraid advancing aback to my hometown for a visit. I'll accept a alcohol with banquet generally as not.Learn more: not, often

often as not

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more ˌoften than ˈnot

frequently; usually: As generally as not I watch TV afterwards dinner.Learn more: not, often

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