as broad as long
Meaning: it remains the same regardless of how you view it.
Example: Can we go today or tomorrow? It is as broad as it is long, so you choose. Read more ➺
Idioms beginning with A
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arrive in a body
Meaning: arrive with unity as a group.
Example: The office became too noisy when all the employees arrived in a body. Read more ➺
as soon as
Meaning: immediately after.
Example: As soon as the teacher left the class, she started making noise. Read more ➺
at a discount
Meaning: not valuable or worth anything.
Example: Freedom fighters are at a discount in present politics. Read more ➺
a raw deal
Meaning: unfair treatment.
Example: Everyone was rewarded except her. She felt her dad's actions were a raw deal for her. Read more ➺
ace up one’s sleeve
Meaning: a powerful, secretive weapon that people can use to their benefit.
Example: "I am wondering how Kellen is going to get her dad to take her on a trip, but I am pretty sure she has an ace up her sleeve." Read more ➺
aid and abet
Meaning: to help someone, typically in an illegal or mischievous activity.
Example: The police officers arrested Gary for aiding and abetting the car thief. Read more ➺
a bit much
Meaning: to be excessive
Example: The concept and story was a bit much for me to understand everything clearly. That is why I did not invest with this company. Read more ➺
alter ego
Meaning: a second self, a deputy.
Example: Jack was the alter ego of Rose in the Titanic movie. Read more ➺
a bit too much
Meaning: behave in an unfair manner.
Example: I need the money, but working 10 hours daily in the kitchen is a bit too much. Read more ➺
