you know something ? — you know something (or what) ? informal used to indicate that one is going to say something interesting or surprising you know what? I believed her … Useful english dictionary
you know something — you ˈknow something/ˈwhat? idiom (informal) used to introduce an interesting or surprising opinion, piece of news, etc. • You know something? I ve never really enjoyed Christmas. Main entry: ↑knowidiom … Useful english dictionary
you know something/what? — informal 1 used to emphasize the statement that comes after it You know something? I never trusted her. She lied to me again, but you know what? I really just don t care any more. 2 used to get someone s attention Hey … Useful english dictionary
you are something all over — (you) are (someone/something) all over similar to someone or something in every way. When it comes to worrying, you are your dad all over … New idioms dictionary
do you know something — (do you) know something are you aware of something. You know something? Drinking and driving don t mix! Know something? I m pretty disgusted with you! … New idioms dictionary
if you want something done, ask a busy person — The rationale behind this apparent paradox is indicated in quot. 1997. 1984 Christian Science Monitor 26 Oct. 38 It means. specifically, that you must banish all idleness; and it also means, in a general way, that if you want something done, you… … Proverbs new dictionary
lull (you) into something — lull (you) into (something/doing something) to make you feel calm or safe when it is not reasonable to feel this way. His confidence lulled me into thinking things were somehow going to work out. Usage notes: often used with the phrase a false… … New idioms dictionary
could I interest you in something — can/could I interest you in something phrase used as a polite way of persuading someone to do or try something Could I interest you in something from our range of beauty products? Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do… … Useful english dictionary
can I interest you in something — can/could I interest you in something phrase used as a polite way of persuading someone to do or try something Could I interest you in something from our range of beauty products? Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do… … Useful english dictionary
relieve (you) of (something) — to steal something from you. This morning, a pickpocket relieved me of $100 … New idioms dictionary
