All somebody ever does is... In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "all somebody ever does is...", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-04-22 12:04

Meaning of All somebody ever does is...

All somebody ever does is... phrase

The verb "does" can be replaced by other verbs " gets/wants/etc" to match with the situation. Example: A barrange of criticism - It's all I ever get after that incident.

Used to complain that one does the same thing very often, usually in an annoying way

All he ever does is play games with deafening sound.

All my kid ever wants is listen to the song 'Baby shark', which to me is dull as I've heard it thousand times.

All my mom ever does is criticize me as lazy.

Other phrases about:

bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody

To annoy someone very much

rattle someone's cage

To make someone feel angry or upset

get on (one's) tits

To annoy someone

drive (someone) potty

To irritate, annoy, or drive someone insane

drive (one) batty

To annoy someone to the point they are angry.

 

Grammar and Usage of All somebody ever does is...

The word 'get' must be conjugated in simple tense and according to the subject. After this phrase, we use verb infinitive.

Origin of All somebody ever does is...

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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To be very wet

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