Idioms beginning with A
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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 aftermath of 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 because all 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 ➺
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 ➺
