one thing or another
Various different events, tasks, duties, or contributing elements.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am busy with one thing or another all day.”
“She missed the meeting because she was distracted by one thing or another at the office.”
“Between the constant interruptions and the need to manage one thing or another, the manager found it impossible to focus on the long-term project.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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be a thing
To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
Last updated August 10, 2026