at variance
In a state of disagreement or conflict
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
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.
avant la lettre
Describing something that existed before it was formally named or recognized
average bear
An ordinary person with no exceptional abilities
average joe
An ordinary person without special status
average up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
away game
Sports event played at opponent's home venue
away with the fairies
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ax to grind
a personal reason for doing something
aye aye, sir
used to acknowledge and confirm receipt of an order
babe in arms
A very young or innocent person
babe in the woods
A naive or inexperienced person
babe magnet
A person who attracts many romantic or sexual partners
babies in the eyes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
baby and bathwater
to reject something entirely, including its good parts
baby elephant in the room
a smaller, related issue that needs attention
baby step
A small, initial step in a process or action
baby up
to take care of someone or something very carefully
babysitter test
A measure of how well someone can take care of themselves.
back and fill
to maneuver or change direction repeatedly
back and forth
moving repeatedly from one place to another
back at you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back down
To withdraw or retreat from a decision or confrontation
back forty
A remote or hard-to-reach area
back gammon player
A person who talks excessively but does little
back in the day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back in the game
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back in the groove
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back into
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back of Godspeed
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back of one's hand
To know something very well
back off
to withdraw or retreat from a situation
back office
Administrative and support functions of a company
back that train up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back the right horse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back the wrong horse
To support or choose the wrong option or person
back to back
happening one after the other without a break
back to square one
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
back to the wall
In a difficult or desperate situation
back up
to support or confirm something
back up the truck
To stop or slow down a process or activity
back-cloth star
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
backhanded compliment
a compliment that is actually insulting
backwards and forwards
Knowing something very well
bacon and eggs
a traditional breakfast dish
bad actor
A person or entity causing trouble or problems
bad apple
Bad entity.
bad blood
A lasting feeling of hatred or anger between individuals or groups
bad books
in someone's disfavor
bad business
An unprofitable or unsuccessful venture
bad company
People who have a negative influence on others
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