ask for it
Deserve or provoke something unpleasant
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
at each other's throats
Fiercely arguing or fighting with each other
at first
Initially, at the beginning of a process or situation
at first blush
Initially, or at first impression
at full tilt
With maximum energy or effort
at home
feeling comfortable and relaxed in a place or situation
at large
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at last
finally, after a long time
at latter Lammas
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at long last
Finally, after a long wait or delay
at loose ends
Without a plan or purpose, feeling idle or uncertain
at odds
in disagreement or conflict
at one's feet
completely under someone's control or influence
at one's fingertips
Easily accessible or readily available
at pains
taking great care or effort to do something
at peace
Feeling calm and content
at peace with
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at places
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at rack and manger
completely exhausted
at rest
Not active or moving
at sea
Confused.
at sixes and sevens
Completely disorganized or confused
at someone's disposal
Available to help or serve someone
at someone's door
to be someone's responsibility
at someone's heels
Following someone closely
at spearpoint
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at stake
something that can be won or lost