This old town just ain't what it used to was.
ain't what it used to was
idiomIs not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
I visited my childhood neighborhood last week, but the park ain't what it used to was.
Walking through the quiet, empty streets of the city center, he sighed, realizing that the vibrant culture of his youth simply ain't what it used to was.
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come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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do what
An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension
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get used
To become accustomed to something; to acclimate; to adjust.
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get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
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give someone what-for
To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.
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give what for
To scold; to punish, especially verbally.
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guess what
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.