N
Idioms beginning with "N"
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[now --- now] {coord. adv.}
Sometimes... sometimes; by turns; at one time... then at another. — Often used with adjectives that are very different or opposite, especially to show change.
The weather changed every day; it was now hot, now cool.
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[no way] {adv.}
Not at all; never; under no circumstances.
Do you think I will do the house chores alone? No way!
[no wonder] also [small wonder] {adj.}
Not surprising; to be expected.
It is no wonder that the children love to visit the farm.
The Browns didn't go to the fair. Small wonder — they dislike large noisy crowds.
[now or never] {adv. phr.}
Exclusively at the present time.
Mike said, "Now that Paul has resigned, there is a perfect place for you. It is now or never!"
[now that] {conj.}
Since; because; now.
Now that dinner is ready, wash your hands.
You came early, but now that you're here, take off your coat.
Syn.: [INASMUCH AS].