Essential american slang

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(It) works for me.

an issue with my car this morning. It wouldn’t start. 䉬 You are late again! Do you have an issue with our office hours? (It) works for me. and WFM sent. & comp. abb. It works for me.; This proposal works well enough for me and I see no reason to try anything else. (With stress on works and me.) 䉬 WFM. YMMV (Your mileage may vary.) It’s been. phr. a phrase said on leaving a party or some other gathering. (A shortening of It’s been lovely or some similar expression.) 䉬 Well, it’s been. We really have to go, though. (It’s) not my dog. phr. It’s not my problem. 䉬 So what! It doesn’t matter! Not my dog. (It ’s) showtime! exclam. (It’s) time to start! (Said of beginning anything exciting or challenging.) 䉬 Are you ready for action? Okay. It’s showtime! I’ve been there. sent. I know from experience what you are talking about. 䉬 I’ve been there. You don’t need to spell it out for me. ivory tower n. an imaginary location where aloof academics are said to reside and work. 䉬 Why don’t you come out of your ivory tower and see what the world is really like?

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