| at this stage of the game | This expression refers to the current point reached in a process, activity or developing situation. At this stage of the game I think any further intervention would be unwise. Let's wait and see how things develop. |
| at stake | Someone who has a lot at stake is in a risky situation, with a lot to be won or lost. He was nervous about signing the agreement because there was a lot at stake. |
| automatic pilot | If you are on automatic pilot, you do something without thinking about it or having to pay attention, because you do it regularly. Fred's on automatic pilot today - he didn't even hear my question! |
| of no avail | Something which is of no avail is not at all helpful or useful. The coffee machine wouldn't work, and the instruction leaflet was of no avail. |
| avowed intent | When someone makes a public declaration of their objective or goal, this is their avowed intent. The avowed intent of the new government is to reduce unemployment. |
| a rude awakening | If you get a rude awakening, you are forced to accept the unpleasant truth or reality. She thought Charlie would want her back, but she got a rude awakening - he was already dating another girl. |
| away with the fairies | Someone who is away with the fairies is in such a dreamy state that they are not totally in touch with reality and give the impression of being slightly mad. It's no use trying to explain the problem to her - she's away with the fairies! |
| have an axe to grind | If you have an axe to grind, you have personal reasons for becoming involved in something or adopting a particular attitude. It was decided that the best candidate would be selected by a recruitment agency who had no axe to grind within the company. |
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