Are you hungry, or something?
or something
idiomOr something like that. Used to indicate the possibility that the preceding word or phrase is vague or not exactly correct in its applicability.
Origin
disputed originEllipsis.
I think he was angry or something, because he left the party without saying goodbye.
She seemed to be implying that the project was a failure, or something of that nature, though she never stated it directly.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give someone something to think about
To threaten or provide a challenge to.
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give something a go
To try or attempt.
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give something a miss
To forgo something.
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give something a try
To try or attempt something.
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give something a whirl
To try, test or attempt.
Last updated April 17, 2026