oh well
An expression of mild disappointment or resignation: too bad; it's a pity; what can you do; it is what it is.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The store is closed, so oh well, we will go tomorrow.”
“I missed the last bus home, but oh well, I will just walk instead.”
“He realized his carefully planned vacation was ruined by the storm, yet he sighed and muttered, oh well, before settling in with a book.”
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all very well
All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
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as well
In addition; also.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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do well for oneself
To thrive or succeed.
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don't call us, we'll call you
A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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fare thee well
The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.
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get well
To recover from an illness or injury.
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go to the well
To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.
Last updated August 10, 2026