Idioms beginning with A
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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 ➺
Meaning: This phrase refers to passing signals to convey a message. This signal can be subtle for those who want to understand it.
Example: She wanted to go for the late night party so her friend made up a story about them getting together to study. Funny thing is that she had not said anything to her friend but a nod is as good as a wink between friends. Read more ➺
Meaning: Someone who is inferior in any form is not totally restricted in how they behave in front of a superior.
Example: Her boss had just entered but she still went on break. This cat looks at the king on a daily basis. Read more ➺
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
Meaning: It refers to the desperate measures that someone in need may make in order to come out of the situation.
Example: Although there was no possibility of success he tried his hand at this interview to get a job because a downing man will even clutch at a straw. Read more ➺
a little of what you fancy does you good
Meaning: It is a coveted way of addressing the benefits that one derives out of having sex.
Example: He was very happy to work overtime today because he could go home half day on his anniversary. A little of what he wanted has done him good. Read more ➺
a golden key can open any door
Meaning: The prospect of receiving money will end up in getting any task accomplished.
Example: You should tip the reception staff to get a table sooner because a golden key can open any doors. Read more ➺
Meaning: This proverb refers to women who are looking for suitable alliances but aren't able to find them.
Example: He has stood by her in all her troubled times. Usually a good man is hard to find but she has done quite well for herself. Read more ➺
a friend in need is a friend indeed
Meaning: used for a person who helps at the time of a requirement is a true friend
Example: He stayed with me throughout the time I was in the hospital, a friend in need is a friend indeed! Read more ➺
