Idioms beginning with A

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at arm’s length

Meaning: Keeping someone emotionally distant.

Example: Kevin kept his neighbors at arm's length because he valued his privacy. Read more ➺


as and when

Meaning: At the time something happens or becomes necessary.

Example: The support team answered customer emails as and when problems appeared. Read more ➺


upset the applecart

Meaning: To disturb a stable situation or create problems.

Example: The manager's sudden decision upset the applecart and forced the team to restart the project. Read more ➺


apple of one’s eye

Meaning: A person who is loved more than anyone else.

Example: My old golden retriever has always been the apple of my eye. Read more ➺


apple of discord

Meaning: A cause of argument or disagreement between people.

Example: The family inheritance became the apple of discord between the two brothers. Read more ➺


all and sundry

Meaning: Everyone without exception.

Example: All and sundry came to the community hall to celebrate the mayor's retirement. Read more ➺


alpha and omega

Meaning: The beginning and the end of something.

Example: The planning phase became the alpha and omega of the project, guiding it from start to completion. Read more ➺


alive and kicking

Meaning: Still alive and active, especially despite age, illness, or hardship.

Example: Even after his surgery, John is alive and kicking, back at work and feeling stronger each day. Read more ➺


across the board

Meaning: Affecting everyone or everything equally; applying to all cases.

Example: The company announced across the board pay raises, so every employee benefited equally. Read more ➺


a man of action

Meaning: Refers to someone who prefers to do things rather than talk or think about them.

Example: Despite all the debates, a man of action like John wasted no time and started building shelters. Read more ➺


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