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that's about the size of it

idiom

That is the situation; that is how it is.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  2. 02

    cut down to size

    To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.

  3. 03

    pick on someone your own size

    An admonition of cowardice, usually said to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else, especially where the bullied party is physically smaller or weaker than the bully.

  4. 04

    size queen

    One who prefers sexual partners with large penises.

  5. 05

    size up

    To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.

  6. 06

    that's all she wrote

    Indicating an abrupt termination of a project, or of one’s hopes or plans.

  7. 07

    that's done it

    Used to announce a successful solution to a problem.

  8. 08

    that's just me

    Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.

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