Idioms beginning with A
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know which side one’s bread is buttered
Meaning: to be cognizant of where one's interests lie in a given situation.
Example: He tries to come across as a neutral party, but he is very aware of which side his bread is buttered on. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who spoils other people's fun.
Example: If you are going to come to my party, you can't be such a wet blanket. Read more ➺
Meaning: in charge of an organization, group of people, etc.
Example: Lara resigned after a couple of years at the helm of the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: a challenging task or difficult requirement
Example: Telling a player to score six goals in one game is a tall order. Read more ➺
Meaning: With aims or goals that conflict or interfere with one another.
Example: It will be difficult for us to be successful if we continue working at cross-purposes. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation suddenly becomes noisy and violent, usually with a lot of people arguing or fighting
Example: All hell will let loose when the caged animals break out of their cages. Read more ➺
Meaning: depart
Example: We'd better pack the car and hit the road before it gets dark. Read more ➺
Meaning: the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied
Example: He was delighted when he was offered the position of professor of English at his alma mater. Read more ➺
Meaning: to the extent of something.
Example: As far as you are concerned, this chapter is over here. You are not to contact her again for anything. Read more ➺
Meaning: a problem that is difficult to solve
Example: She's such a tough nut to crack. Nobody seems to be able to get through to her. Read more ➺
