about the size of it
about the size of it
An approximately accurate version of a situation, event, or circumstance. It generally is used as a summing up: “That’s about the size of it.”
See also: of, size
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- tie (one) to (something)
- tie to
- in a sticky situation
- date with destiny
- auspicious occasion
- batting on a sticky wicket
- come full circle
- come/go full circle
- full circle, come/go
- it is what it is