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(I'd be) happy to (do something)
Glad or eager to do something. Sure, I'd be happy to help! What do you need? Always happy to help. Glad to hear you're feeling better. I'd be happy to pick the kids up from school if you're stuck at work—it's not a problem at all.
(one) (had) better be off
One should leave right now. Adam's waiting for me, so I'd better be off. Uh oh, the train comes in five minutes—better be off! We better be off before traffic gets even worse.
(one) (had) better hit the road
One should leave right now. We'd better hit the road before traffic gets even worse. Uh oh, the train comes in five minutes—better hit the road! Adam's waiting for me, so I better hit the road.
(one) would (just) as soon (do something)
One would like to or would rather do something. Often used when one is faced with several options. It would be nice to live somewhere else, but I would just as soon go to a local college and stay close to my family. I know everyone is eager to go out tonight, but I'd as soon stay home, to be honest. I would just as soon cancel this party, but my husband has been looking forward to it all week.
See also: soon
et id genus omne
From Latin, meaning "and all of that kind," used to allude to or include other similar people or things without naming them directly. The class focuses on the usual suspects of modernist poets—Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, et id genus omne. The plot, such as it is, acts as a treatise on such tired burdens facing the affluent elite as lack of purpose in life, estranged relationships, et id genus omne. The protagonist endures so many terrible things in the novel—loss of spouse, child, homeland, et id genus omne—that I could barely get up to chapter five.
I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you
humorous If I told you this extremely confidential or sensitive piece of information, I'd have to kill you to ensure that you don't share it with anyone else. Sure, I know who really stole the test answers, and I could tell you—but then I’d have to kill you. A: "I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you." B: "Well then, I guess I'll never know the big secret, huh?" A: "How on earth did you convince the boss to approve a budget increase for the project?" B: "Well, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you."
I wish I'd said that
An expression usually of admiration for another's cleverness or disappointment that one didn't say such a thing oneself. Oh man, that's a great comeback—I wish I'd said that! I wish I'd said that, but no, I stammered like an idiot instead. Well, I wish I'd said that! Where were you when this guy was bugging me?
ID
informal An abbreviation for "identification."
1. noun A piece of identifying documentation. Excuse me, but I'll need to see some ID before I can let you in. A: "The store clerk asked to see my ID! Oh my goodness, did he think I was under 21?" B: "No, Mom, they check everyone anymore." It was then that I realized I'd left my wallet—and any form of ID—at home.
2. verb To verify someone's identifying document or some detail thereof. Make sure you ID every single person who walks through that door. No one comes in without clearance. A: "The store clerk asked to see my license! Oh my goodness, did he think I was under 21?" B: "No, Mom, they ID everyone anymore." The agent will ID us at the security checkpoint ahead.
I'd bet money (on something)
I'm so confident that I am right (or that you are wrong) that I'm willing to bet on it. Oh, with your GPA, you're definitely going to be named valedictorian—I'd bet money on it. A: "Well, we know the rest of the family has already gotten to town, so if Mom's calling you repeatedly, they must be making her miserable." B: "Yeah, I'd bet money on it." I'd bet money on Kevin being late tonight—he's never on time.
I'd like a word with you
I'd like to talk to you, perhaps to issue a warning or reprimand. A: "Aunt Karen let me have ice cream for dinner!" B: "Is that so? Karen, I'd like a word with you." Stu, would you please come to my office? I'd like a word with you about this report. A: "Bill, I'd like a word with you when you have a moment?" B: "Uh oh, that doesn't sound good."
I'd like to have a word with you
I'd like to talk to you, perhaps to issue a warning or reprimand. A: "Aunt Karen let me have ice cream for dinner!" B: "Is that so? Karen, I'd like to have a word with you." Stu, would you please come to my office? I'd like to have a word with you about this report. A: "Bill, I'd like to have a word with you when you're free." B: "Uh oh, that doesn't sound good."
I'd like to speak to (someone)
A request to talk to someone in particular. I'd like to speak to your supervisor. A: "I'd like to speak to Josh." B: "He's not available right now—can I take a message?" I'd like to speak to Elaine. Is she in the office today?
I'd like to speak to (someone), please
A request to talk to someone in particular. I'd like to speak to your supervisor, please. A: "I'd like to speak to Josh, please." B: "He's not available right now—can I take a message?" I'd like to speak to Elaine, please. Is she in the office today?
I'd like you to meet (someone)
A phrase used when introducing two people. Hey, come here—I'd like you to meet my co-worker Janet. Elizabeth, I'd like you to meet my mom. A: "Jenn, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend." B: "Hi! Oh, it is so nice to finally meet you!"
I'd rather face a firing squad than (do something)
I really do not want to (do something). A firing squad is a group of people assigned to execute someone by gunfire. The phrase hyperbolically implies that the speaker would rather face a gruesome death than do what is being discussed. I'd rather face a firing squad than do another presentation for the board. Last time, they found an error in my report and screamed at me for it. I'd can't bring home another failing report card, not with my parents! I'd rather face a firing squad than do that again. I'd rather face a firing squad than become supervisor! What a thankless job that is!
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I wish I'd said that.
a comment of praise or admiration for someone's clever remark. Mary: The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Sue: I wish I'd said that. Mary: I wish I'd said it first. John: Tom is simply not able to see through the airy persiflage of Mary's prolix declamation. Jane: I wish I'd said that. John: I'm sorry I did.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ID
1. n. some kind of identification card. (Initialism.) Can you show me an ID?
2. tv. to determine the identity of someone; to check someone for a valid identification card. The cops IDed the driver in less than thirty minutes.
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