ahead of one's time
Having ideas or concepts that are more advanced than what is currently accepted.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
ahead of the curve
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ahead of the pack
Leading or more successful than others in a group
aid and comfort
Assistance or support that provides relief or consolation.
aim at
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
ain't what it used to was
Something has changed for the worse
air one's dirty laundry in public
To publicly discuss or disclose one's personal problems or embarrassing issues
air one's dirty linen in public
Discuss private or embarrassing matters openly
air out
to discuss or express something openly
air rage
Violent or aggressive behavior by an airline passenger
air sandwich
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
alarm and muster
to alert and assemble people, especially for an emergency
alarums and excursions
A noisy and confusing commotion
alas and alack
Expressing sorrow or regret
albatross around one's neck
A burden or problem that causes worry or trouble
albatross round one's neck
A burden or constant problem
Alexiares and Anicetus
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
alive and kicking
Active.
alive and well
Thriving or still existing
all along
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all and some
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all and sundry
Everyone.
all at once
Happening or done simultaneously
all bark and no bite
Someone who threatens but does not act
all bedlam breaks loose
Complete chaos erupts
all dressed up and nowhere to go
Feeling prepared or eager but lacking an opportunity to act
all duck or no dinner
a situation where one must commit fully to succeed
all ends up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all eyes
The center of attention
all eyes and ears
Completely attentive and observant
all fur and no knickers
Attractive appearance but lacking substance
all fur coat and no knickers
Someone who appears wealthy or glamorous but lacks substance or real value
all good
Everything is fine or satisfactory
all good things come to him who waits
Patience and waiting will ultimately lead to success or reward.
all good things must come to an end
Everything enjoyable or desirable will eventually stop or finish
all hands on deck
Everyone is needed to help with a difficult situation
all hat and no cattle
Someone who talks big but has no substance or resources
all hat and no cowboy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all heart
Having a kind and generous nature
all hell breaks loose
Complete chaos erupts
all holiday
completely wrong or mistaken
all hollow
Completely without substance or meaning
all in the family
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all is fair in love and war
Any actions are justified in extreme circumstances
all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds
Everything will work out for the best
all is grist that comes to the mill
Everything that happens can be used to one's advantage
all is well that ends well
A successful outcome justifies the methods used to achieve it
all it's cracked up to be
Not as good as expected
all kidding aside
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all mouth and no trousers
Someone who talks a lot but does little
all mouth and trousers
Someone who talks a lot but does little
all of a heap
Completely disorganized or confused
all one's born days
for as long as one has lived
all one's life's worth
something that is very valuable or important
all one's taste is in one's mouth
Someone's priorities or values are misguided
all or nothing
completely or not at all
all out
using all available resources or effort
all over
everywhere or in all parts
all over bar the shouting
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
all over but the shouting
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.