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I declare

I declare  {interj.},  {dialect}
Well; oh my; truly. — Used for emphasis.
I declare, it has been a very warm day!
Mother said, "I declare, John, you have grown a foot."
Categories:dialect emphasis interjection
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


I'll say

I'll say or I tell you  {interj.},  {informal}
I agree with this completely. — Used for emphasis.
Did the children all enjoy Aunt Sally's pecan pie? I'll say!
I'll say this is a good movie!
Categories:children emphasis informal interjection
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


I'll tell you what

I'll tell you what or tell you what  {informal}
Here is an idea.
The hamburger stand is closed, but I'll tell you what, let's go to my house and cook some hot dogs.
Categories:informal
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


I'm telling you

I'm telling you  {informal}
It is important to listen to what I am saying.
Marian is a smart girl but I'm telling you, she doesn't always do what she promises.
Categories:informal
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


if only

if only
I wish.
If only it would stop raining!
If only Mother could be here.
Syn.: WOULD THAT.
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


if need be

if need be  {adv. phr.}
If the need arises.
If need be, I can come early tomorrow and work overtime.
Categories:adverb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


in a big way

in a big way  {adv. phr.},  {informal}
As fully as possible; with much ceremony.
Our family celebrates birthdays in a big way.
John likes to entertain his dates in a big way.
Categories:adverb informal
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


keep up appearances

keep up appearances  {v. phr.}
To maintain an outward show of prosperity in spite of financial problems.
Mr. Smith's widow had a hard time keeping up appearances after her husband's death.
Categories:death time verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


know something inside out

know something inside out  {v. phr.}
To be extremely well conversant with something; be an expert in; have thorough knowledge of.
Tom knows the stock market inside out.
Categories:verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


know-it-all

know-it-all  {n.}
A person who acts as if he knows all about everything; someone who thinks no one can tell him anything new.
After George was elected as class president, he wouldn't take suggestions from anyone; he became a know-it-all.
- Also used like an adjective.
The other students didn't like George's know-it-all attitude.
Categories:adjective noun
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms