at the elbow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
at the end of my rope
Having no more patience or resources to deal with a situation
at the end of one's tether
Completely exhausted or frustrated
at the expense of
with a disadvantage or loss to something or someone
at the feet of
Under someone's guidance or instruction
at the helm
in a position of control or leadership
at the high port
with an air of superiority or haughtiness
at the last minute
happening or done just before a deadline or expected time
at the mercy of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the ready
Prepared to act or respond immediately
at the receiving end
receiving criticism or blame
at the top of one's lungs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the top of one's voice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the very least
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the very most
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at the wheel
in control or charge of something
at this point in time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at times
Occasionally or on some occasions
at variance
In a state of disagreement or conflict
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
attic salt
Wit or sarcasm, especially in writing
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.
autem mort
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
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