Example: As things go, today has been a good day so far.
Definition
"As things go" is an expression used to indicate the current state or situation, often implying a comparison to the usual or expected circumstances. It suggests that, considering the context, the condition or event is relatively good, bad, or typical.
The phrase "as things go" originates from the idiomatic use of 'go' meaning 'to proceed' or 'to happen.' It reflects how events or conditions 'go' or unfold over time. This expression has been used in English for centuries to comment on how situations compare to general expectations.
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"As things go" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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