apples

American  

[ap-uhlz] / ˈæp əlz /

adjective

Australian Slang.

1. well or fine; under control.

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apples British  

/ ˈæpəlz /

plural noun

1. See apples and pears

2. informal all is going well

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Example Sentences

"The New Zealand FTA makes concessions on agricultural produce like apples, even though farmers here may have concerns," said an Indian commerce ministry official, who declined to be identified.

From Barron's

Broadly painted still lifes from the 1930s, with apples and pears transformed into flat, declarative shapes, have the physical presence of “The Lace Shawl,” with a very different mood and affect.

From The Wall Street Journal

"From New York being known as 'The Big Apple' right through to the traditional place the 'American Pie' holds in American culture, apples have become synonymous with all things classically American."

From BBC

I then followed him over to the pantry, where he helped set up boxes of apples, bananas, potatoes and other basics.

From Los Angeles Times

Like a combo of tater tots, bad pizza, Salisbury steak, waxy red apples, and spoiled milk.

From Literature