as luck may have it
by chance or coincidence
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
as luck would have it
by a fortunate or unfortunate coincidence
as of
from a specified time onward
as of late
Recently or in the near past
as often as not
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as queer as a three dollar bill
Very strange or unconventional
as soon as
at the moment something happens
as the crow flies
in a straight line, without considering obstacles
as the day is long
Absolutely.
as the gull flies
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as the next girl
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as the next guy
as much as anyone else
as the next person
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined
A person's development is influenced by their early experiences
as the wind blows
Changing one's opinion or behavior according to circumstances
as they come
without any prior preparation or expectation
as well
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as yet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as you go
done or dealt with at the same time as something else
as you know
Used to introduce a fact or situation that is already familiar
as you make your bed, so you must lie upon it
You must accept the consequences of your actions
as you sow, so shall you reap
The consequences of one's actions to oneself are in proportion to one's good or bad intentions towards others.
ask a silly question and you will get a silly answer
Expect an absurd response to an absurd inquiry
ask a stupid question
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ask after
Inquire about someone's health or well-being
ask around
To inquire with multiple people to gather information
ask for it
Deserve or provoke something unpleasant
ask for the moon
To ask for something that is completely impossible to get
ask my arse
to express strong disagreement or refusal
Ask my companion if I be a thief
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
ask no questions and hear no lies
It's best not to inquire about something if you don't want to hear an unpleasant truth
ask round
To ask several people for information or advice
asking for a friend
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
asleep at the switch
Not paying attention to responsibilities or duties
asphalt jungle
A city or urban area, especially one that is crowded and harsh
ass over teakettle
to fall or move headfirst in a clumsy or hurried manner
assault and battery
Physical attack on someone
assets and liabilities
Positive and negative aspects of a situation or decision
assume room temperature
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
assume the mantle
Take on a role or responsibility, especially a prestigious or important one
assume the position
to get into a position for a police search
at a canter
Easily.
at a distance
Not in close proximity or relationship
at a draught
To drink entirely at one time
at a glance
Easily seen or understood immediately
at a loss
Uncertain about what to do or say
at a loss for words
Unable to express oneself due to shock or confusion
at a moment's notice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at a pinch
used to describe something that can be done if absolutely necessary
at a stand
not progressing or making progress
at all
to any extent or degree
at all events
Regardless of what happens
at all hands
by everyone or in all ways
at all hours
at any time of day or night
at any given moment
at any point in time
at arm's length
to keep someone or something at a distance
at bay
to keep something or someone under control
at bottom
essentially or fundamentally
at cross-purposes
Working against each other's goals
at death's door
Very ill or close to dying