Browsing page 2 of new words for September 2, 2009

• what was previously expected to happen may not.

  Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

expression

• Expression used when something unexpected happens, and it becomes impossible to guess the final outcome. Past tense: all bets were off

  We thought the visiting team would easily win the game, but after that last goal all bets are off! [referring to who will win the game]

  Last edited on Dec 19 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 19 2010.

noun

• incorrect usage of "crocodile tears."

  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

• ready.
  • See more words with the same meaning: ready, prepared.

  Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

• extremely popular.

  Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

• completely incorrect.

  Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

noun

• an unlikely occurrence.

  It is a long shot.

  You missed it by a long shot.

  Last edited on Jan 18 2014. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.