Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: A place that is very well organized.
Example: I was taken aback when I saw that this place is as nice as ninepence. Read more ➺
Meaning: to receive information from a secret source.
Example: I'd like to believe that a little birdie told you about my secret, but I know exactly who it was that let you in on it. Read more ➺
Meaning: Totally bald.
Example: She is in remission now but the Chemo Therapy has left her as bald as a coot. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that is full of verve, vivacity and liveliness.
Example: She went home from the play all singing all dancing. It was one of the liveliest performances that she had ever witnessed. Read more ➺
Meaning: an easy thing
Example: The results are sure to be good this time since the exam was as easy as a pie. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely relaxed or peaceful.
Example: She stayed as calm as a toad in the sun during the interview. Read more ➺
a rolling stone gathers no moss
Meaning: it is difficult for a wanderer to be able to flourish
Example: It was time for you to settle down at least five years back. You should find a place that you like and build a home there because a rolling stone gathers no moss. Read more ➺
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Meaning: gaining some knowledge can make a person believe that they have now become experts in that field
Example: He read about the procedure online and thought he doesn't need the doctor to get it done. Now he will have to stay in the hospital far more than he might have in the first place, a little knowledge is indeed a dangerous thing. Read more ➺
Meaning: This phrase points to the fact that regardless of how badly (or not) someone missed the target, it is a miss after all.
Example: Although they scored the last goal, that one miss was as good as a mile. Read more ➺
a place for everything and everything in its place
Meaning: This phrase is advisory in nature which talks about things being stacked neatly and should be put back in its place when one is not using that particular item.
Example: She is a strict mother and teaches her children to make a place for everything and have everything in place. Read more ➺
