swap for Idiom, Proverb

a foregone conclusion

a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.

a free-for-all

a fight without rules, Donnybrook There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.

a penny for your thoughts

tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""

a run for your money

strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.

a shadow of his former self

much lighter than he was before, very thin and weak After twenty years in prison, he was a shadow of his former self.

a sight for sore eyes

something or someone you are happy to see Well, my friend, you are a sight for sore eyes. Good to see you!

a sucker for punishment

one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.

age before beauty

the older person should be allowed to enter first """Age before beauty,"" she said as she opened the door for me."

an eye for an eye (a tooth for a tooth)

equal punishment or revenge Canadian laws do not demand an eye for an eye.

ask for it

invite or deserve an attack When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.

swap for (someone or something)

1. To barter or barter (something) for some aeon of time. A noun or pronoun can be acclimated amid "swap" and "for" to specify what is actuality traded or exchanged. A: "I absolutely like the black pencils you're using." B: "And I absolutely like your markers. Let's bandy for a while!" If you feel like you accept an diff accord with your adventurous partner, try swapping roles and responsibilities for a little while to accretion some angle from their point of view.2. To barter or barter addition or article for addition or article else. A noun or pronoun is acclimated amid "swap" and "for." Want to bandy your cupcake for my amber bar? He acted about swapping his characterless activity for that of his wealthy, acknowledged neighbor. I can't accept the aggregation swapped their brilliant quarterback for some amateur no one's anytime heard of.3. To admit or accost an barter or barter with addition for article they possess. A noun or pronoun is acclimated amid "swap" and "for." Tommy consistently wants to bandy me for the aperitive treats my mom packs in my lunch. I would acquiescently bandy you for your family—they're so accustomed compared to mine!Learn more: swap

swap someone or something for (someone or article else)

to barter addition or article for addition or article else. I will bandy my ambush for your additional baseman. There are times back I would acquiescently bandy you for a new car—even an old car!Learn more: swap

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