Phrase guide

some something or other

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An unspecified or indeterminate instance of the “something”.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • For some reason or other he declined to answer the question.
  • Everyone recognized its importance in some way or other.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From some + something or other.