Idioms starting with A

Idioms starting with A Idioms starting with A

Idiom	Meaning
At the end of one’s rope	Having reached the limit of one’s patience or resources.
A fish out of water	Someone who is uncomfortable in a particular situation.
All in a day’s work	Something that is typical or expected.
All dressed up with nowhere to go	Dressed nicely but with no plans or place to go.
A chip on one’s shoulder	Holding a grudge or feeling resentful.
At the crack of dawn	Very early in the morning.
A bitter pill to swallow	Something difficult to accept.
A bird in the hand	Something already acquired and certain, as opposed to something more desirable.
A chip on your shoulder	Holding a grudge or grievance.
All bark and no bite	Threatening but not willing to act or lacking the ability to follow through.

Idiom	Meaning
Apple of my eye	Someone or something that is cherished above all others.
A piece of cake	A task or activity that is very easy to accomplish.
All thumbs	To be clumsy or awkward with one’s hands.
Against the clock	Racing to meet a deadline or complete a task in a limited amount of time.
Add fuel to the fire	To worsen an already tense or difficult situation.
All ears	Fully attentive and eager to listen.
As cool as a cucumber	Calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.
As easy as ABC	Very simple or straightforward.
A penny for your thoughts	A request for someone’s opinion or to know what they are thinking.
A taste of your own medicine	Experiencing the same negative treatment that one has given to others.
A hot potato	A controversial or sensitive issue that is difficult to handle.

Idiom	Meaning
Actions speak louder than words	What someone does is more significant than what they say.
A wolf in sheep’s clothing	Someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.
A blessing in disguise	Something that initially seems bad but later turns out to be good.
A needle in a haystack	Something difficult to find due to its small size or hidden nature.
A drop in the bucket	A very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected.
All’s fair in love and war	Any behavior is acceptable in pursuing one’s objectives, especially in romantic relationships or conflicts.
Arm and a leg	A very high cost or price.
At the end of the day	Ultimately; when all is said and done.
As right as rain	Perfectly well or in good condition.
All in the same boat	In the same situation or predicament as others.

Idiom	Meaning
At the drop of a hat	Immediately and without hesitation.
As clear as mud	Unclear or confusing.
At the eleventh hour	At the last possible moment.
All talk and no action	Speaking about doing something without actually taking any action.
A leopard cannot change its spots	People cannot change their essential nature or character.
As fit as a fiddle	In good health and physical condition.
A dime a dozen	Very common and therefore of little value.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	It’s better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by seeking more.
A penny saved is a penny earned.	Saving money is as valuable as earning it.
All’s fair in love and war.	In love and war, anything goes.

Idiom	Meaning
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.	Regular healthy habits promote good health.
A stitch in time saves nine.	It’s better to deal with a problem promptly than let it escalate.
All that glitters is not gold.	Appearances can be deceiving.
All good things must come to an end.	Enjoyable experiences eventually finish.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.	Constantly changing circumstances prevent stagnation.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.	Every large task starts with a small action.

Idiom	Meaning
A leopard cannot change its spots.	People are unlikely to change their inherent nature.
A cat has nine lives.	Cats are resilient creatures, able to survive many accidents or dangers.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.	True friends reveal themselves in times of need.
A picture is worth a thousand words.	Visual representations convey information more effectively than words.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.	It’s better to prevent a problem than to fix it later.
All is fair in love and war.	In love and war, any strategy or tactic is acceptable.
A fool and his money are soon parted.	Foolish people often waste their money.