Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing that, including its inflections. Clear word filter
6 idioms
that's another story
CEFR B1used to say a topic is separate and won't be discussed now
Informal
that's the way the cookie crumbles
CEFR B2used to accept an unfortunate result as something that happens in life
Informal
this that and the other
CEFR B2various unspecified things
Informal
put that in your pipe and smoke it
CEFR C1used defiantly to tell someone to accept an unwelcome fact or decision
Informal
tell it to the marines
CEFR C1used to dismiss a story or claim as unbelievable
Informal
Matching variant: Tell that to the marines
that dog don't hunt
CEFR C1that explanation, proposal, or excuse is unconvincing or ineffective
Informal