and crap
nonsense or worthless things
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
ants in one's pants
To feel extremely restless or impatient
any given Sunday
on any ordinary day, without warning
any more for any more
Does anyone else want some?
any nook or cranny
every possible place
any old
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
any old nook or cranny
any small or hidden place
any old thing
Something worthless or of little value
any port in a storm
Something unwanted is acceptable in a difficult situation
any publicity is good publicity
Even negative attention can benefit someone or something
any the wiser
not knowing or realizing something
any time now
Very soon, expected to happen at any moment.
any time soon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
any way one slices it
Regardless of how something is viewed or interpreted
anybody who is anybody
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
anyone's guess
Completely uncertain or unpredictable
anything goes
There are no rules or standards to follow.
anything worth doing is hard
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
ape leader
a person who is followed by others without being a true leader
apothecary's Latin
obsolete or pretentious language
appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
appetite comes with eating
One's interest or desire increases as they engage in an activity
apple of someone's eye
a person cherished and loved above all others
apple polisher
Someone who tries to win favor by flattering people or doing small tasks
apples and pears
a rhyming slang expression for stairs
apples to apples
Comparing similar things to each other
apples to apples, oranges to oranges
Comparing similar things to each other
apply oneself
To work hard and devote oneself to a task or activity
April showers bring forth May flowers
Difficult times can lead to better circumstances later
apron string
Tied to or controlled by someone, often a parent or spouse.
apron-string hold
to control someone tightly
arch doxy
A woman considered the most skilled or prominent in a particular field of vice
are you deaf
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
are your ears burning
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
arm candy
An attractive person accompanying someone to an event
arm to the teeth
Heavily armed or prepared for battle
arm up
to prepare for a challenge
arm's length
At a distance to avoid intimacy or involvement