Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: used to refer to two or more things occurring together
Example: My mother has the ability to make me laugh and cry at the same time. Read more ➺
Meaning: to refer a state of being ready for an event
Example: After putting the luggage in the trunk, we were all set to go on our vacation. Read more ➺
Meaning: everyone avoids repeating a hurting experience again in life
Example: After his first accident, Sam is quite careful in driving now because a burnt child dreads a fire. Read more ➺
Meaning: a flatterer; toady
Example: Even with her boss looking very untidy, Mel still complimented her and this showed her to be an apple polisher. Read more ➺
Meaning: Having many responsibilities or tasks to deal with.
Example: Daniel has a lot on his plate this month because he is handling two major projects at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to express a situation of uncertainty or confusion
Example: I don't want to be at sixes and sevens with you. Read more ➺
Meaning: significantly better than everybody else in the field
Example: I'm so proud of our boy, Johnny - he was head and shoulders above the rest of his class in his school project. Read more ➺
Meaning: something which is very unlikely
Example: My dream has always been to settle in Australia. But I know it's like a trip to the sun. I just have to make peace with this place. Read more ➺
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Meaning: to miss and love someone more when they are not around
Example: The couple reunited after almost a year and understood that the absence had made their hearts grow fonder. Read more ➺
all good things must come to an end
Meaning: everything that is deemed nice, ends
Example: The band breaking up was a terrible things but I guess all good things must come to an end. Read more ➺
