Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

fair to middling, phrase

About average; adequate; acceptable
Hank: How are you feeling after the knee surgery? Joe: Oh, fair to middling. I can walk to work now again, but can't quite run. I never run anyway.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

pot calling the kettle black, phrase

Used to tell someone they are guilty of the exact same thing they are pointing out in someone else; hypocritical.
Why did you tell Mary not to be a slut, when you sleep with every guy that moves? That's like the pot calling the kettle black!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Nick N.

neat, adjective

An expression of kindness and excitement for something which is not so grand in reality.
I find that shirt to be very neat on you.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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