at each other's throats
Fiercely arguing or fighting with each other
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
at first
Initially, at the beginning of a process or situation
at first blush
Initially, or at first impression
at full tilt
With maximum energy or effort
at home
feeling comfortable and relaxed in a place or situation
at large
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at last
finally, after a long time
at latter Lammas
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at long last
Finally, after a long wait or delay
at loose ends
Without a plan or purpose, feeling idle or uncertain
at odds
in disagreement or conflict
at one's feet
completely under someone's control or influence
at one's fingertips
Easily accessible or readily available
at pains
taking great care or effort to do something
at peace
Feeling calm and content
at peace with
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at places
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at rack and manger
completely exhausted
at rest
Not active or moving
at sea
Confused.
at sixes and sevens
Completely disorganized or confused
at someone's disposal
Available to help or serve someone
at someone's door
to be someone's responsibility
at someone's heels
Following someone closely
at spearpoint
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at stake
something that can be won or lost
at that
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the best of times
even when circumstances are favorable
at the coal face
directly involved in a difficult or challenging situation
at the disposal of
available to be used or controlled by someone
at the door of
very close to something
at the elbow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the end of my rope
Having no more patience or resources to deal with a situation
at the end of one's tether
Completely exhausted or frustrated
at the expense of
with a disadvantage or loss to something or someone
at the feet of
Under someone's guidance or instruction
at the helm
in a position of control or leadership
at the high port
with an air of superiority or haughtiness
at the last minute
happening or done just before a deadline or expected time
at the mercy of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the ready
Prepared to act or respond immediately
at the receiving end
receiving criticism or blame
at the top of one's lungs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the top of one's voice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the very least
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the very most
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the wheel
in control or charge of something
at this point in time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at times
Occasionally or on some occasions
at variance
In a state of disagreement or conflict
at will
As desired or preferred
atomic cocktail
a mixture of different types of alcoholic drinks
atta girl
Expression of praise or encouragement for a girl or woman
attack is the best form of defense
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
attention whore
Someone who craves attention and will do anything to get it
augean stables
A place or situation with severe corruption or filth
auld lang syne
old times or memories
autem cackler
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
autem diver
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
autumn romance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.