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I'm all right, Jack

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Indicates a selfish attitude, not worried about any problems one's friends and neighbours might have. Often associated with strikes and other trade union industrial actions.

British

Examples

“From my vantage point⟳ at the large, shiny bar in the centre of the room, I could swear⟳ I spotted Harriet Harman with her trade⟳ unionist husband "I'm all right, Jack" Dromey.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

I'm allergic to aspirin I'm allergic to nuts I'm allergic to penicillin I'm allergic to pollen I'm American I'm an atheist

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