Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: refers to extreme physical illness or discomfort.
Example: After eating that questionable seafood, he spent the entire night vomiting and feeling as sick as a dog. Read more ➺
Meaning: performing an action intentionally and pretending to either oneself or to the world that as an accident.
Example: She accidentally on purpose spilled coffee on her ex's new girlfriend's dress. Read more ➺
Meaning: a guess without much information or certainty.
Example: It's hard to tell the time without a clock, but I'll take a shot in the dark and say it's past midnight. Read more ➺
Meaning: it remains the same regardless of how you view it.
Example: Can we go today or tomorrow? It is as broad as it is long, so you choose. Read more ➺
Meaning: arrive with unity as a group.
Example: The office became too noisy when all the employees arrived in a body. Read more ➺
Meaning: immediately after.
Example: As soon as the teacher left the class, she started making noise. Read more ➺
Meaning: not valuable or worth anything.
Example: Freedom fighters are at a discount in present politics. Read more ➺
Meaning: unfair treatment.
Example: Everyone was rewarded except her. She felt her dad's actions were a raw deal for her. Read more ➺
Meaning: a powerful, secretive weapon that people can use to their benefit.
Example: "I am wondering how Kellen is going to get her dad to take her on a trip, but I am pretty sure she has an ace up her sleeve." Read more ➺
Meaning: to help someone, typically in an illegal or mischievous activity.
Example: The police officers arrested Gary for aiding and abetting the car thief. Read more ➺
