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ain't what it used to was

idiom

Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  2. 02

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  3. 03

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

  4. 04

    get used

    To become accustomed to something; to acclimate; to adjust.

  5. 05

    get what one asked for

    Synonym of get what's coming to one.

  6. 06

    give someone what-for

    To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.

  7. 07

    give what for

    To scold; to punish, especially verbally.

  8. 08

    guess what

    Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.

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