Numbers

All in one

- combined

I was able to use my car for traveling and sleeping all in one.

All rolled up in one

- сombined

His brother is president and vice-president all rolled up in one.

At one time

- at a time in the past

At one time the man had no money but now he is very rich.

At one with someone

- share the same view as someone

The other members of the committee are at one with me over my decision to fire the lazy worker.

At sixes and sevens

- in a state of confusion

Everyone was at sixes and sevens after the announcement that the company was going out of business.

back to square one (back to ground zero heard over need to check)

- back to where one started

We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.

Cut both/two ways

- be capable of having two opposite effects

My decision to complain to our boss could cut two ways and cause him to be pleased as well as angry at me.

Dressed to the nines

- dressed in one's best clothes

The woman who we saw at the concert was dressed to the nines.

I/you/he etc.) for one

- as one example

I for one do not believe that our president will really change the company policy related to hiring new staff.

For one thing

- for one reason (among others)

It is not possible to use the old building. For one thing it will not pass the fire regulations.

Forty winks

- a short sleep during the day

As soon as I arrived home I lay down and had forty winks.

Give three cheers for someone

- give praise or approval for someone who has done well

The crowd gave three cheers for the team after they won the final game.

Great one for something

- a great enthusiast for something

My friend is a great one for staying up all night and watching horror movies.

Hundred to one shot/chance

- a small chance not likely to bring success

He only has a hundred to one shot at getting the job that he has applied for.

Hundred/thousand/million and one

- very/too many

I can think of a hundred and one reasons why the new employee is not capable of doing his job.

In two minds about something

- undecided

My niece is in two minds about whether or not she will come and visit me this summer.

In two shakes of a lamb's tail

- very quickly and without difficulty

Wait one minute. I will be able to help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Kill two birds with one stone

- achieve two aims with one effort/action

If you take the course now you may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it on a future program.

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