A-Idioms Part I Flashcards
Idioms starting with A - Part I
at one’s wit’s end
perplexed, confused
at one’s fingertips
complete knowledge
at the spur of the moment
without delay
all in all
most important
at close quarters
on close examination
apple-pie order
in perfect order
above board
honest and straightforward
above all
before everything else
as fit as a fiddle
strong and healthy
at random
aimlessly
at a lose end
unoccupied, idle
at odds
in dispute
an apple of discord
cause of quarrel
at cross purposes
have conflicting intentions
one’s own heart
to one’s liking
At the bottom
to be mainly responsible for
at a loss
to be unable to decide
at daggers drawn
to have bitter enmity
at large
absconding, to keep unchained
at sea
not understanding or not knowing what to do
add fuel to the fire
cause a conflict or difficult situation to worsen or intensify
at sixes and sevens
in a state of total confusion or disarray
assume airs
to pretend to be superior or more important than others
Argus-eyed
to be very observant, vigilant, or sharp-sighted
at a stone’s throw
a very short distance
a baker’s dozen
thirteen, avoiding a beating
have a bee in one’s bonnet
be preoccupied or obsessed with something
a big draw
a big source of attraction
a bird’s eye view
to see something from a high vantage point, or to have an overall view of something
a black sheep
a person who is different from the rest of a group, especially a family member who doesn’t fit in
a bolt from the blue
something completely unexpected that surprises you very much
a brown study
a mood of deep absorption or thoughtfulness
Achilles’ heel
a weakness or vulnerability in a person or system
a cock and bull story
a story that is far-fetched, unbelievable, or obviously not true
a cry in the wilderness
a warning or plea that is ignored or goes unheeded
