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along the lines

Definition: in a general direction or manner. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

against time

Definition: (also against the clock) an attempt to finish something quickly within a time limit. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

against the clock

Definition: Rushed and short on time. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

affinity for

Definition: said about you have attraction, preference or sympathy for something or someone. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

add insult to injury

Definition: To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

add fuel to the fire

Definition: (also add fuel to the flames) to make a problem worse;to say or do something that makes a bad situation worse. …

adam’s ale

Definition: (old-fashioned) water. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

act of god

Definition: something that ooccured, such as an accident, for which no human is responsible. A natural disaster such as a storm, earthquake… …

achilles heel

Definition: said about a strong situation which contains an element of vulnerability. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

ace in the hole

Definition: A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

age before beuaty

Definition: A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones. Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually …

ahead of one’s time

Definition: in advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas;showing characteristics of changes yet to be;present in one’s work before later advances in the …

alive and kicking

Definition: (also be alive and well) to continue to be well, healthy or successful. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all’s fair in love and war

Definition: In love or in war, you are allowed to be deceitful in order to get what you want. Discuss this Idiom …

all thumbs

Definition: Clumsy, awkward. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all the more

Definition: even more. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all that glitters is not gold

Definition: appearance is sometimes misleading. Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not be as good as they look. Discuss this Idiom …

all one

Definition: the state of having invested heavily in just one area or of having devoted all of one?s resources to one thing. …

all in the same boat

Definition: When everyone is facing the same challenges. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all hat and no cattle

Definition: Describing someone who is full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance;pretentious. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all greek to me

Definition: Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be. Discuss this Idiom …

all ears

Definition: Listening intently; fully focused or awaiting an explanation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

all bark and no bite

Definition: When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a woman of few words

Definition: (also a man of few words) a woman who doesn’t speak much. A woman of action Discuss this Idiom in the …

a whole new ball game

Definition: a completely different situation. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a toss-up

Definition: A result that is still unclear and can go either way. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a drop in the bucket

Definition: A very small part of something big or whole. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a doubting thomas

Definition: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a dime’s worth

Definition: an insignificant amount Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a dime a dozen

Definition: Anything that is common and easy to get. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a clean bill of health

Definition: said when you examine someone or something and state that they are healthy, in good condition, or legal. Discuss this Idiom …

a chip on your shoulder

Definition: Being upset for something that happened in the past.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a breath of fresh air

Definition: said about a new, fresh, and imaginative approach, a change that feels good. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a blessing in disguise

Definition: Something good that isn’t recognized at first.? Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a bitter pill

Definition: A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a bit of fluff

Definition: (Also a bit of skirt.) A sexually attractive woman. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a slap on the wrist

Definition: A very mild punishment. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a piece of cake

Definition: A task that can be accomplished very easily. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.

a number cruncher

Definition: a number cruncher refers to someone whose job is to work with numbers and mathematics. It may also refer to a …

a man of few words

Definition: (also a woman of few words) a man who doesn’t speak much. A man of action Discuss this Idiom in the …

a man of action

Definition: a man who is inclined to act first rather than think about things and discuss them. Discuss this Idiom in the …

a little bird told me

Definition: said when you don’t want reveal the source of your information. Discuss this Idiom in the comments below.