Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: a difficult path to be followed
Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a fair comparison between the two things
Example: To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics. Read more ➺
Meaning: an occurrence of out of control natural forces in action
Example: No matter how strong you are but you can't stop the acts of God. Read more ➺
Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character
Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: do not wait to deal with a specific problem or you risk it getting much worse later on
Example: John said to his brother, " You better bring your car to the shop while it's still running, because a stitch in time saves nine". Read more ➺
Meaning: When something is the height of popularity.
Example: My parents used to love the Beatles. They were all the rage when they were teenagers. Read more ➺
Meaning: and related stuff
Example: I enjoy outdoor sports like swimming, surfing, hiking and so on. Read more ➺
a voice crying in the wilderness
Meaning: to say something that is not popular
Example: The tales are interesting if you are into that kind of thing but for me it is like listening to a voice crying in the wilderness. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that can happen very fast without hesitation
Example: The play can begin at the drop of a dime, you just need to say the word. Read more ➺
Meaning: a way of saying that you are happy to see someone
Example: I can't believe that I haven't seen you in a year! You are a sight for sore eyes. Read more ➺
