aint

ain't

slang A word that can be used as a contraction for "is not," "am not," "are not," "have not," and "has not." I just ain't comfortable living in a big city like this. We ain't seen that movie yet.

ain't fittin' to roll with a pig

1. Dirty or slovenly. After spending all day doing construction work, Jack ain't fittin' to roll with a pig.

2. Ill-mannered, crude, and insensitive; boorish. You want to bring Tommy to some highfalutin awards ceremony? He ain't fittin' to roll with a pig, let alone rub elbows with such high-class people.

ain't long enough

Said of someone or something that is lacking in money or funds. Can we go out to dinner next week? I just ain't long enough right now. I can't pay that much for a concert ticket—my bank account ain’t long enough.

church ain't out till they quit singing

Something is not over yet. Yes, we've had some setbacks this season, but that's no excuse to give up. Church ain't out till they quit singing!

See also: church, out, quit, singe, till

I ain't mad at it

A phrase used when one is open to or intrigued by something. A: "What do you think of this dress?" B: "Ooh, I ain't mad at it. Maybe in a different color though."

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

If something is performing or functioning well enough, there's no need to change or interfere with it (as you may introduce new problems as a result.) A: "We don't really need to implement these ridiculous changes, do we? Our current method is working just fine." B: "Right. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Why do you have your tools out? Come on, man, the washing machine's fine, and if it ain't broke, then please don't fix it!

if it ain't broke, fix it till it is

An ironic expression intended to warn against damaging or ruining something that is perfectly fine by fiddling or interfering with it too much. A humorous play on the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Of course the school board wants to change the grading system because if it ain’t broke, fix it till it is, right?

it ain't fittin'

slang It is improper or unbecoming. It ain't fittin' for kids to be screaming like that in a public place.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ain't fittin' to roll with a pig

Rur. is or are filthy or uncouth. After a day's work in the hot sun, Clyde ain't fittin' to roll with a pig.

Church ain't out till they quit singing.

Rur. things have not yet reached the end. Charlie: No way our team can win now. Mary: Church ain't out till they quit singing. There's another inning to go.

See also: church, out, quit, singe, till

It ain't fittin'.

Rur. It is not right; It is inappropriate. It ain't fittin'for the bridegroom to see his bride before the ceremony. Young folks shouldn't talk back to their elders. It ain't f ittin'.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

INFORMAL

COMMON You say if it ain't broke, don't fix it to mean that things should only be changed if there are problems with them. With regard to proposals for some grand reorganization of the intelligence community: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And I believe it is not broke. Note: You can also say isn't broken instead of ain't broke and why fix it? instead of don't fix it. Her outlook is `If it isn't broken, why fix it?' She puts up with a lot I wouldn't tolerate. Note: The word `ain't' is a form of `isn't' which is used in informal or non-standard English. The first recorded use of this modern proverb is by the American Bert Lance, President Carter's Director of the Office of Management and Budget (1977). He was referring to governmental reorganization.

if it ain’t ˈbroke, don’t ˈfix it

used to say that if something is satisfactory and works well, it should not be changed: Why do they keep suggesting ‘improvements’ when everything’s working perfectly? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

See also: fix, if

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

ain't
not for a second
hope not
(I) hope not
not for a minute
not for a moment
not for hire
not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
not for a instant
not exactly

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Noel Meade's AINT DUNNE YET (3.20) is a brilliant jumper and should hack up in the novice chase.

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Noel Meade's Aint Dunne Yet looks best at the weights in the rated chase (3.20) and is also the one with the most potential for improvement Pick 6 perm Batts Rock 1.50 Fairyhouse Mr Everest Avellino 2.20 Roxboro Road Upgraded Eglantine Du Seuil 2.50 Honeysuckle Aint Dunne Yet 3.20 Riders Onthe Storm 3.50 Snugsborough Hall Mengli Khan 4.25 Winter Escape 48 lines @ €1 per leg.

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IT AINT ALF HOT MUM Rangers Ryan Jack celebrates as Alfredo Morelos puts Gers ahead against Aberdeen The Colombian gave yet another display of his talents with two clinical finishes.

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WINDSOR Davies made many friends throughout his long showbusiness career, that included the TV series It Aint Half Hot Mum.

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You aint seen shyet"However, our investigations revealed that Diamond had not purchased the house as rumoured but had actually rented it from a tycoon identified only as John who is currently serving a jail term in Tanzania.The tycoon is said to have built the mansion five years ago for his young daughter born out of wedlock and no one has ever lived in it making Diamond the first tenant.

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But Domino sold more than 110 million records, with hits including "Blueberry Hill," Aint That a Shame" originally titled "Aint It A Shame" and other standards of rock n roll.

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Instagram footage shows seven men holding up their mobiles and includes the caption: "If you aint gt a fne u aint poppin!", along with boasts about having the latest iPhone 6.

Cell PHONES

He sang his smash viral song "Aint seen Ruthin Yet" and later et up with friends Jon Tregana, Roxanne Tracey and Dafydd Vaughan to discuss how he could help promote the town.

Contest for DIY videos

David explained: "My golf 'aint great and my first shot went straight into the rough quite far, and I started walking in and Andrew went, 'Be careful of the snakes.' And I went, 'Yeah!' and he went, 'No, be careful of the snakes!' And then I saw a sign saying 'Be careful of the snakes.' And I was like, 'Oh my God!

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Launching Awareness Campaign for Fishermen

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释义	aint ain't slang A word that can be used as a contraction for "is not," "am not," "are not," "have not," and "has not." I just ain't comfortable living in a big city like this. We ain't seen that movie yet. ain't fittin' to roll with a pig 1. Dirty or slovenly. After spending all day doing construction work, Jack ain't fittin' to roll with a pig. 2. Ill-mannered, crude, and insensitive; boorish. You want to bring Tommy to some highfalutin awards ceremony? He ain't fittin' to roll with a pig, let alone rub elbows with such high-class people. See also: pig, roll ain't long enough Said of someone or something that is lacking in money or funds. Can we go out to dinner next week? I just ain't long enough right now. I can't pay that much for a concert ticket—my bank account ain’t long enough. See also: enough, long church ain't out till they quit singing Something is not over yet. Yes, we've had some setbacks this season, but that's no excuse to give up. Church ain't out till they quit singing! See also: church, out, quit, singe, till I ain't mad at it A phrase used when one is open to or intrigued by something. A: "What do you think of this dress?" B: "Ooh, I ain't mad at it. Maybe in a different color though." See also: mad if it ain't broke, don't fix it If something is performing or functioning well enough, there's no need to change or interfere with it (as you may introduce new problems as a result.) A: "We don't really need to implement these ridiculous changes, do we? Our current method is working just fine." B: "Right. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Why do you have your tools out? Come on, man, the washing machine's fine, and if it ain't broke, then please don't fix it! See also: fix, if if it ain't broke, fix it till it is An ironic expression intended to warn against damaging or ruining something that is perfectly fine by fiddling or interfering with it too much. A humorous play on the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Of course the school board wants to change the grading system because if it ain’t broke, fix it till it is, right? See also: fix, if, till it ain't fittin' slang It is improper or unbecoming. It ain't fittin' for kids to be screaming like that in a public place. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ain't fittin' to roll with a pig Rur. is or are filthy or uncouth. After a day's work in the hot sun, Clyde ain't fittin' to roll with a pig. See also: pig, roll Church ain't out till they quit singing. Rur. things have not yet reached the end. Charlie: No way our team can win now. Mary: Church ain't out till they quit singing. There's another inning to go. See also: church, out, quit, singe, till It ain't fittin'. Rur. It is not right; It is inappropriate. It ain't fittin'for the bridegroom to see his bride before the ceremony. Young folks shouldn't talk back to their elders. It ain't f ittin'. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. if it ain't broke, don't fix it INFORMAL COMMON You say if it ain't broke, don't fix it to mean that things should only be changed if there are problems with them. With regard to proposals for some grand reorganization of the intelligence community: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And I believe it is not broke. Note: You can also say isn't broken instead of ain't broke and why fix it? instead of don't fix it. Her outlook is `If it isn't broken, why fix it?' She puts up with a lot I wouldn't tolerate. Note: The word `ain't' is a form of `isn't' which is used in informal or non-standard English. The first recorded use of this modern proverb is by the American Bert Lance, President Carter's Director of the Office of Management and Budget (1977). He was referring to governmental reorganization. See also: fix, if Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. if it ain’t ˈbroke, don’t ˈfix it used to say that if something is satisfactory and works well, it should not be changed: Why do they keep suggesting ‘improvements’ when everything’s working perfectly? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. See also: fix, if Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: ain't not for a second hope not (I) hope not not for a minute not for a moment not for hire not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant not for a instant not exactly References in periodicals archive The one spreading that ill story aint even invited on the party. Dani Barretto backs Julia Barretto amid cheating rumors: 'Cheating na agad yun?!' Noel Meade's AINT DUNNE YET (3.20) is a brilliant jumper and should hack up in the novice chase. STORMY OUTLOOK FOR TOM; JOE PUNTER THE MAN WITH THE INSIDE TRACK Noel Meade's Aint Dunne Yet looks best at the weights in the rated chase (3.20) and is also the one with the most potential for improvement Pick 6 perm Batts Rock 1.50 Fairyhouse Mr Everest Avellino 2.20 Roxboro Road Upgraded Eglantine Du Seuil 2.50 Honeysuckle Aint Dunne Yet 3.20 Riders Onthe Storm 3.50 Snugsborough Hall Mengli Khan 4.25 Winter Escape 48 lines @ €1 per leg. Aim for the summit with Mr Everest in the opener IT AINT ALF HOT MUM Rangers Ryan Jack celebrates as Alfredo Morelos puts Gers ahead against Aberdeen The Colombian gave yet another display of his talents with two clinical finishes. wreck it alf; Gers' Colombian hitman Morelos keeps Ibrox men in the title fight before more red card madness WINDSOR Davies made many friends throughout his long showbusiness career, that included the TV series It Aint Half Hot Mum. WINDSOR'S LOCAL LINKS? You aint seen shyet"However, our investigations revealed that Diamond had not purchased the house as rumoured but had actually rented it from a tycoon identified only as John who is currently serving a jail term in Tanzania.The tycoon is said to have built the mansion five years ago for his young daughter born out of wedlock and no one has ever lived in it making Diamond the first tenant. Diamond acquires grand house for his TV and radio station TRAINER TRACE Delire D'Estruval (Aint 12.30), G Macaire to Ben Pauling; Going Gold (Aint 4.00), Rebecca Curtis to Richard Hobson; Siege Of Boston (Donc 1.35), John Butler to David C Griffiths; Call Me (Kels 12.15), Lucy Normile to Lucy Normile; Petapenko (Kels 12.50), Donald McCain to Pauline Robson; Wind Of Hope (Kels 1.25), Alan J Brown to Alistair Whillans; Dimple (Kels 2.00), Andrew Slattery to Iain Jardine; Azert De Coeur (Kels 2.35), Venetia Williams to Rebecca Menzies; Solstice Twilight (Winc 4.10), Hugo Froud to Anthony Honeyball; Tael O' Gold (Wolv 6.50), R Mike Smith to Lucinda Egerton. HOT TRAINERS But Domino sold more than 110 million records, with hits including "Blueberry Hill," Aint That a Shame" originally titled "Aint It A Shame" and other standards of rock n roll. Fats Domino dies at 89 Some of the threats from a Facebook and Twitter account named "Aint Clownin Around" targeted students and teachers with abductions and death. Clown Threats Coming From Social Media Accounts, Police Say Instagram footage shows seven men holding up their mobiles and includes the caption: "If you aint gt a fne u aint poppin!", along with boasts about having the latest iPhone 6. Cell PHONES He sang his smash viral song "Aint seen Ruthin Yet" and later et up with friends Jon Tregana, Roxanne Tracey and Dafydd Vaughan to discuss how he could help promote the town. Contest for DIY videos David explained: "My golf 'aint great and my first shot went straight into the rough quite far, and I started walking in and Andrew went, 'Be careful of the snakes.' And I went, 'Yeah!' and he went, 'No, be careful of the snakes!' And then I saw a sign saying 'Be careful of the snakes.' And I was like, 'Oh my God! Star's brush with deadly snakes; TELEVISION The book 'Aint It Time We Said Goodbye' is written by Robert Greenfield, who got to witness the band at a volatile time in its history, a period where the once-close relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards had begun to fray, the New York Daily News reported. New tell-all book details how drugs, women almost broke up Rolling Stones Hamad bin Said al-Oufi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for Fisheries.The chief guest said that the ministry is exerting sincere efforts to help the fishermen in carrying out their work effectively according to safety rules.He stressed the importance of raising the awareness of the fishermen towards following methods of safety, particularly in this area.The campaign focuses on the consequences of fishing in this area.The launching ceremony was attended by a number of officials at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Coast Guard Police, the Wali of Matrah, the Wali of Bausher and a number of fishermen from Darsait and Aint. Launching Awareness Campaign for Fishermen
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