Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: Being vigilant, watchful, and observant; having a keen eye on everything.
Example: The security guard's Argus-eyed nature made it impossible for anyone to enter the restricted area unnoticed. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very tough, strong, and resilient.
Example: The boxer is as hard as nails, never showing weakness in the ring. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely upset, angry, or agitated.
Example: She was beside herself with anger when she heard the unfair decision. Read more ➺
Meaning: A quick or superficial assessment based on first observation.
Example: At first glance, the fabric appeared high-quality, but flaws were revealed later. Read more ➺
Meaning: An insignificant part of a larger whole, often with the connotation of being an easily replaceable component.
Example: In a massive corporation like that, each employee feels like a brick in the wall, easily replaced if they leave. Read more ➺
Meaning: Being in a situation where an important choice between alternatives must be made.
Example: After graduating college, she found herself at a crossroads about her career path. Read more ➺
Meaning: Stop a repeated bad behavior.
Example: After years of smoking, he finally broke the habit. Read more ➺
Meaning: Delivered or performed exceptionally well, with flawless execution.
Example: She ate and left no crumbs during her speech — every word hit perfectly. Read more ➺
Meaning: Denotes a period of hardship or necessity.
Example: She always keeps a little extra money for a rainy day, just in case something unexpected happens. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to a point or stage during a process, timeline, or sequence of events.
Example: Somewhere along the line, we must have lost the original plan. Read more ➺
