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what you see is what you get

idiom

The screen image resembles the printed output.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ain't what it used to was

    Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  6. 06

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

  7. 07

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  8. 08

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

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