Idioms beginning with A

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and so on

Meaning: and related stuff

Example: I enjoy outdoor sports like swimming, surfing, hiking and so on. Read more ➺


a voice crying in the wilderness

Meaning: to say something that is not popular

Example: The tales are interesting if you are into that kind of thing but for me it is like listening to a voice crying in the wilderness. Read more ➺


at the drop of a dime

Meaning: something that can happen very fast without hesitation

Example: The play can begin at the drop of a dime, you just need to say the word. Read more ➺


a sight for sore eyes

Meaning: a way of saying that you are happy to see someone

Example: I can't believe that I haven't seen you in a year! You are a sight for sore eyes. Read more ➺


all the best

Meaning: a polite way to end a letter or email

Example: We would like to wish you all the best in the year to come. Read more ➺


as simple as that

Meaning: extremely easy to understand or comprehend

Example: There can be no exceptions. Every new recruit has to undergo an orientation course, it's as simple as that. Read more ➺


all day long

Meaning: the whole day, throughout the entire day

Example: The beggar had to beg all day long before getting enough money to feed his hungry children. Read more ➺


carry on

Meaning: to continue with something

Example: After the huge earthquake the children are still carrying on with their shock. Read more ➺


at the same time

Meaning: used to refer to two or more things occurring together

Example: My mother has the ability to make me laugh and cry at the same time. Read more ➺


all set

Meaning: to refer a state of being ready for an event

Example: After putting the luggage in the trunk, we were all set to go on our vacation. Read more ➺


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