Idioms beginning with A
Meaning: in charge of an organization, group of people, etc.
Example: Lara resigned after a couple of years at the helm of the company. Read on
Meaning: good points and bad points
Example: There are pros and cons to having children. Read on
Meaning: a challenging task or difficult requirement
Example: Telling a player to score six goals in one game is a tall order. Read on
Meaning: With aims or goals that conflict or interfere with one another.
Example: It will be difficult for us to be successful if we continue working at cross-purposes. Read on
Meaning: a situation suddenly becomes noisy and violent, usually with a lot of people arguing or fighting
Example: All hell will let loose when the caged animals break out of their cages. Read on
Meaning: depart
Example: We'd better pack the car and hit the road before it gets dark. Read on
Meaning: the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied
Example: He was delighted when he was offered the position of professor of English at his alma mater. Read on
Meaning: a problem that is difficult to solve
Example: She's such a tough nut to crack. Nobody seems to be able to get through to her. Read on
Meaning: better than others
Example: His ideas are so innovative, he is way ahead of the curve. He might end up running the company at this rate. Read on
Meaning: neat and tidy in the arrangement
Example: My mother is always cleaning. The house is in apple-pie order. Read on
