Set 3 Flashcards
Abound in something
To be rich and abundant in something; to have plenty of something. (A bit formal.)
Able to take just so much and Able to take only so much
Able to endure only a limited amount of discomfort or unpleasantness. (Able to can be replaced with can.)
Abound with someone or something
To be plentiful with particular persons, other living beings, or objects.
*ABOUT one’s BUSINESS
Busy doing something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~.)
*About to do something h
In the process of doing something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)
*an ABOUT-FACE (ON someone or something)
Fig. a reversal of attitude or action. (*Typically: do ~ ; have ~ .)
*Above and beyond (something)
More than is required; greater than the required amount. (*Typically: be ~ ; go ~ .)
Above average
Higher or better than the average.
Above (doing) something [of someone]
Too mature or honorable to do something.
Above one’s bend and Above one’s huckleberry
Rur. beyond one’s ability.