J joeoct Member Joined Jun 17, 2011 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Jul 24, 2011 #1 Does "everything's in order" mean "everything is ok"? If so, what is the difference? (or perhaps there is no difference) Thanks Last edited: Jul 24, 2011
Does "everything's in order" mean "everything is ok"? If so, what is the difference? (or perhaps there is no difference) Thanks
B billmcd Key Member Joined Mar 27, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 24, 2011 #2 joeoct said: Does "everything's in order" mean "everything is ok"? If so, what is the difference? (or perhaps there is no difference) Thanks Click to expand... Usage of the terms can be used in completely different ways. For example: The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Everything's in order (meaning ready). We had a terrible storm last night, but everything is OK (meaning no damage).
joeoct said: Does "everything's in order" mean "everything is ok"? If so, what is the difference? (or perhaps there is no difference) Thanks Click to expand... Usage of the terms can be used in completely different ways. For example: The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Everything's in order (meaning ready). We had a terrible storm last night, but everything is OK (meaning no damage).
J joeoct Member Thread starter Joined Jun 17, 2011 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Jul 24, 2011 #3 Thanks billmcd.
