Num 1

What does 'all in all' mean?

When everything is considered.

What is a synonym for 'all the same'?

Yet, however.

What does 'for all' imply?

In spite of.

What does 'all along' refer to?

From the beginning.

What does 'all told' mean?

Altogether.

What does 'for all I know' indicate?

As far as I know.

What is the informal meaning of 'all in'?

Exhausted.

What does 'of all people' express?

Annoyance or surprise because a certain person was thought to be unsuitable.

What does 'for all I care' mean?

I don’t care.

What does 'on the alert' signify?

On the look-out, expecting something.

What does 'in the air' suggest?

Uncertain.

What does 'be up in arms' mean?

To be very angry.

What does 'on this account' mean?

For this reason.

What does 'be up in the air' indicate?

It exists, but is not talked about.

What does 'take something into account' mean?

Consider something.

What does 'on no account' imply?

Under no circumstances.

What does 'on that account' mean?

For that reason.

What does 'on the air' refer to?

Broadcasting (opposite: off the air).

What does 'bide one’s time' mean?

Wait for a good opportunity.

What does 'blaze a trail' suggest?

Discover or explore something new.

What does 'go by the board' mean?

Be rejected or ignored; no longer possible.

What does 'be out of bounds' refer to?

Prohibited or forbidden (place).

What does 'cost an arm and a leg' imply?

Be very expensive.

What does 'be on the blink' mean?

Stop working properly (of electrical equipment).

What does 'in arrears' mean?

Have not paid the money they owe.

What does 'of its own accord' signify?

Automatically agree.

What does 'cut to the bone' refer to?

Reduced to the/a minimum.

What does 'out and about' mean?

Outdoors and traveling from place to another.