ace (something)
ace
slang A shortening of "asexual," meaning one who does not feel sexual attraction or desire for others, or who does not feel compelled to engage in sexual activity. That's great that you're so into your boyfriend, but I'm ace, so I just don't feel that kind of attraction for people.
ace (something)
To do exceptionally well in something, especially an exam or other high-pressure situation. I feel like I aced that interview, so I'm pretty sure the job is mine. I managed to ace that test without even studying for it.
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ace it
To achieve total success at something, or to complete something to the best of one's ability. I'm not worried, I always ace it at job interviews. I'm sure he'll ace it at the match tomorrow morning.
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aced
1. Outmaneuvered or outperformed, often resulting in someone else's victory. In the bowling tournament, Bob was aced after Henry finished the game with a strike.
2. Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really aced!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ace it
Accomplish something with success, as in I'm sure he'll ace it when he takes that bar exam. The verb ace originated in tennis with the meaning "to hit an unreturnable serve against an opponent." The idiom ace it, however, originated as student slang for getting an "A" on an exam or in a course but soon was extended to other successful accomplishments. [Slang; mid-1900s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ace
1. mod. [of persons] best; top-rated. She is an ace reporter with the newspaper.
2. n. one dollar. It only costs an ace. Buy two.
3. tv. to pass a test easily, with an A grade. (see also ace out.) I knew I wouldn’t ace it, but I never thought I’d flunk it!
4. n. a nickname for a foolish and ineffectual person. (Sarcastic. Usually a term of address.) Hey, ace, hand me that monkey wrench—if you know what one is.
5. tv. to surpass someone or something; to beat someone or something; to ace someone out. The Japanese firm aced the Americans by getting the device onto the shelves first.
aced
1. mod. outmaneuvered; outscored. “You are aced, sucker!” shouted Rebecca as she passed Martha in the 100-yard sprint.
2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. How can anybody be so aced on three beers?
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- ace
- an ace
- not feel like (oneself)
- not feel yourself
- not feeling oneself
- not feel (oneself)
- feel out of place
- hurt for (someone or something)
- hurt for someone/something
- feel bad about (something)