Here is a list of the most common idioms that you could expect to encounter. 1. ace: make an "A" on a test, homework assignment, project, etc. "Somebody said you aced the test, Dave. That s great!" 2. all right (1): expression of reluctant agreement. A: "Come to the party with me. Please!" B: "Oh, all right. I don t want to, but I will." 3. all right (2): fair; not particularly good. A: "How s your chemistry class?" B: "It s all right, I guess, but it s not the best class I ve ever had."