about time | nearly late, high time | It's about time you got here. We've been waiting a long time. |
above and beyond the call of duty | much more than expected, go the extra mile | Her extra work was above and beyond the call of duty. |
above board | legal, not hidden, not under the table, not underhanded | Every action, every payment is above board. Customers respect that kind of honesty. |
above the law | not required to obey laws, privileged | Just because he's rich, he thinks he's above the law. |
absence makes the heart grow fonder | when friends are apart they like each other more | When she's away I'm very lonely. Absence does make the heart grow fonder. |
according to Hoyle | according to the rules, if we follow the rules | According to Hoyle, it's your turn to deal the cards. |
account for | explain how or why, provide reasons, call into account | How do you account for the missing money? Where did it go? |
ace in the hole | a hidden strength or talent | Sam's ace in the hole is honesty, which his clients soon discover. |
Achilles heel | a weakness, a vulnerable place | Jewelry is my Achilles heel. I buy too much jewelry. |
acid test | (See the acid test) |
نشرت فى 3 يناير 2012
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