Idioms beginning with A

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a snowball’s chance in hell

Meaning: An extremely unlikely or impossible prospect.

Example: He doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of finishing the marathon without training. Read more ➺


around the corner

Meaning: An occurrence that is expected to happen very soon.

Example: The bakery is around the corner from my house. Read more ➺


à la mode

Meaning: It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conforms to the current trends.

Example: It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conforms to the current trends. Read more ➺


ante up

Meaning: Increase the stakes, risk, or effort in a situation.

Example: If we want this project to succeed, we'll need to ante up more resources. Read more ➺


as clear as mud

Meaning: extremely unclear or confusing.

Example: The instructions for setting up the Wi-Fi were as clear as mud. Read more ➺


at sea

Meaning: confused or unsure about what to do.

Example: After starting the new job, she felt completely at sea with all the new procedures. Read more ➺


an olive branch

Meaning: an offer of peace or reconciliation, especially after conflict or disagreement.

Example: After their long argument, he extended an olive branch by inviting her to dinner. Read more ➺


armed to the teeth

Meaning: fully equipped with weapons.

Example: The soldiers entered the battlefield armed to the teeth. Read more ➺


as different as chalk and cheese

Meaning: used to describe two things that are completely different from each other in every way.

Example: Though they are twins, their interests are as different as chalk and cheese. Read more ➺


at one’s fingertips

Meaning: readily available or easily accessible for immediate use.

Example: All the necessary documents are at my fingertips for the meeting. Read more ➺


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