Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: better than others
Example: His ideas are so innovative, he is way ahead of the curve. He might end up running the company at this rate. Read more ➺
Meaning: neat and tidy in the arrangement
Example: My mother is always cleaning. The house is in apple-pie order. Read more ➺
Meaning: by no means
Example: We went to see that new action film on Thursday night and it was anything but good, in fact, I fell asleep. Read more ➺
a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Meaning: a proverb that means easy situations can never improve you or make you better
Example: You are just cutting days in the comfort of your home and spending your parents' money. You need to really get out and face the actual life. Remember, a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor. Read more ➺
Meaning: to disagree about something
Example: They are at odds about the fundraiser that I being held on Saturday. Read more ➺
Meaning: being uncomfortable and restless
Example: Our new teacher looked like a fish out of the water, nobody was aware of the issue. Read more ➺
Meaning: the effects of something traumatic
Example: A lot of countries sent help in the aftermathof the earthquake. Read more ➺
trouble shared is trouble halved
Meaning: the intensity of the issue can be lowered down by discussion
Example: Don't hesitate to share your problems with me. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved. Read more ➺
Meaning: all the routes are directed towards the center
Example: Take any route of your choice becauseall roads lead to Rome. Read more ➺
Meaning: the items that cannot be compared with each other
Example: We cannot compare Sara and Salina. They are apples and oranges. Read more ➺
