Idioms beginning with A
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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 ➺
Meaning: This phrase refers to the human fist where the bunch of fives literally point out to the five digits.
Example: The two enemy groups in the college this time came together for a fight with nothing but their bunch of fives. Read more ➺
a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
Meaning: this proverb means what it states, literally
Example: No matter how confident the cheer-leading group is in carrying out the human pyramid gig, the team is only as strong as its weakest link. Read more ➺
Meaning: it refers to someone being completely crazy
Example: The way he dressed for the event, he must be as mad as a hatter. Read more ➺
