Idioms beginning with A

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ask out

Meaning: invite someone to go out, especially on a date

Example: When he finally asked her out, she readily accepted, and very soon they were dating on a regular basis. Read more ➺


all is fair in love and war

Meaning: in situations of love and war you do not have to obey rules of reasonable behaviour

Example: In order to go on a date with Elle, Paul tricked her into believing that her boyfriend was seeing another woman. Well, all's fair in love and war. Read more ➺


an item

Meaning: Refers to two people romantically involved or considered a couple.

Example: Everyone's talking—Emma and Jake are an item now. Read more ➺


as nice as ninepence

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 ➺


a little bird told me

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 ➺


as bald as a coot

Meaning: Totally bald.

Example: She is in remission now but the Chemo Therapy has left her as bald as a coot. Read more ➺


all singing, all dancing

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 ➺


as easy as pie

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 ➺


as calm as a toad in the sun

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 ➺


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