all the tea in China
something extremely desirable or valuable
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
all the way to Egery and back
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all the while
During the entire time something is happening
all the world loves a lover
People are more likely to support and be kind to those in love
all things come to those who wait
Patience and waiting will ultimately lead to success or achievement.
all things considered
Taking everything into account
All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare (Spinoza)
Exceptional things are hard to achieve or find
all things must pass
Nothing lasts forever, everything is transient
all things to all people
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all told
including everything
all too well
very familiarly or knowingly
all very well
satisfactory or acceptable, but not necessarily good
all wet
Completely wrong or mistaken
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
all you need is love
Love is the most important thing in life
all-weather friend
A friend who remains loyal and supportive in all situations
along about
At a point in time, often unexpectedly
along the lines of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
amateur hour
a situation where inexperienced people are in charge
amber gambler
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
amber light
a warning or signal to be cautious
amber nectar
Beer, especially when considered enjoyable or appealing
American Dream
Prosperity and success achieved through hard work
amish bus driver rule
A humorous guideline to not take advice from someone who doesn't follow it themselves.
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
Eating healthy food regularly can prevent illness
an army marches on its stomach
An organization's success depends on its basic needs being met
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind (Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), leader of the Indian independence movement)
Revenge leads to endless retaliation and ultimately destruction
an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Punishment should fit the crime
an honest man doesn't need to remember much
Honest people don't need to keep track of lies or deceit
an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Preventing problems is better than fixing them later
anaconda mortgage
A mortgage with initially low payments that increase sharply later.
ancient history
completely forgotten or no longer relevant
and all
including everything related or implied
and all this
and everything associated with it
and change
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
and counting
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
and crap
nonsense or worthless things
and finally
Used to introduce a last point or conclusion
and his mother
used to emphasize the extent of something
and how
used to ask for more information
and I don't mean maybe
certainly or definitely
and shit
used to emphasize a list or add more items
and so forth
Used to indicate more items in a list without naming them
and so on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
and such
and other similar things
and the like
Similar things or people
and then some
More than what is expected or required
and whatnot
and other similar things
angel's advocate
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
angle for farthings
To fish for compliments or try to get something for little effort
angle iron
a metal bracket used for supporting or joining
another day, another dollar
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
another nail in someone's coffin
An event that makes someone's situation worse or more likely to fail
another string to one's bow
An additional skill or resource
answer on a postcard
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
answer someone's prayers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
answer the call of nature
To urinate or defecate
answer to someone's prayers
Something that perfectly satisfies someone's needs or desires
Antony and Cleopatra
A famous romantic couple
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