Idioms beginning with A
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Meaning: tick someone off
Example: Put your mobile phone in a silent mode - its loud ringtone is getting on my nerves. Read more ➺
Meaning: the outcome of something that you have done.
Example: As a result of this mishap, he was not on work for a week. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is a day on which something terrible has happened
Example: My grandmother told me that it is a black day tomorrow. Read more ➺
Meaning: a difficult path to be followed
Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a fair comparison between the two things
Example: To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics. Read more ➺
Meaning: an occurrence of out of control natural forces in action
Example: No matter how strong you are but you can't stop the acts of God. Read more ➺
Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character
Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: do not wait to deal with a specific problem or you risk it getting much worse later on
Example: John said to his brother, " You better bring your car to the shop while it's still running, because a stitch in time saves nine". Read more ➺
Meaning: when something is the height of popularity
Example: My parents used to love the Beatles. They were all the rage when they were teenagers. Read more ➺
Meaning: and related stuff
Example: I enjoy outdoor sports like swimming, surfing, hiking and so on. Read more ➺
