Idioms Beginning with A - Page 6 of 17 - Lifestyle Training Centre®

Idiom	Explanation	Example
All Right for You	Typically used as a childish retort, expressing frustration or a mild threat of revenge toward someone.	After losing the game unfairly, Sarah said, “All right for you, Jake. I won’t play with you anymore!”
All Right with You	Used to ask if something is acceptable or agreeable to someone.	“Does meeting at 3 PM sound all right with you, or would you prefer a different time?”
All Right Guy	Refers to someone who is reliable, dependable, or generally a good person.	Tom proved to be an all right guy when he helped us fix the car without expecting anything in return.
Right Guy	Can refer to either a trustworthy person or the ideal romantic partner.	Jane believes she’s finally found the right guy after years of searching for someone who truly understands her.
All the Best	Commonly used as a farewell greeting or to close a letter, wishing someone well.	“Good luck with your presentation! All the best, Mark.”
All the Better	Expresses the idea that something is even more appreciated or liked because of an additional detail or action.	She admired his hard work and liked him all the better for being so humble about his success.
All the Time	Describes something happening continuously or very frequently.	John talks about his travels all the time, and we’ve heard the same stories more than once.
All the While	Indicates something happening or continuing throughout a period.	She was planning the surprise all the while, and I had no idea!
All the Way	Describes something done to the fullest extent, often with every possible addition or feature.	When ordering a burger, I asked for it all the way—with every topping available.
All the Way Live	Refers to something being very exciting or full of energy.	The concert last night was all the way live—everyone was dancing and singing along.
All Together	Refers to people or things being in a group or performing an action collectively.	We were finally all together for the family reunion after years of being apart.
Altogether	Used to indicate something done completely or entirely, or to summarize a situation.	Altogether, it was a successful event despite the initial challenges.
All Washed Out	Refers to colors being faded or to someone feeling extremely tired or exhausted.	After a long day of work, I felt all washed out and just wanted to sleep.
All Washed Up	Suggests someone’s career or ability is over or they are no longer successful in a certain field.	He was a great athlete in his prime, but now, sadly, he’s all washed up.

Idiom	Explanation	Example
Allied to a Nation	When a nation is connected to another by origin, culture, or common interests, though not necessarily in an official alliance.	The small island nation is closely allied to its neighboring country due to shared cultural heritage.
Allied with a Nation	Refers to an official alliance or partnership between nations, often for political or military purposes.	During the conflict, France was allied with Canada, forming a strong front against the opposing forces.
Allow for Something	To take something into consideration or account when making plans or decisions.	We need to allow for potential delays in the delivery, especially with the upcoming holidays.
Allow of Something	To leave room or possibility for something to happen or be true.	The current political climate allows of no compromise, pushing both sides to extreme positions.
Ally Oneself to Someone	To align or affiliate oneself with a person or group for mutual benefit or shared goals.	She decided to ally herself to the board members to strengthen her position within the company.
Ally Oneself with Someone	To join forces with a person or group, often in opposition to another individual or group.	The student group allied itself with the union workers to protest the new policy.
Along the Line	Refers to something occurring or changing at some point during a process or event.	Somewhere along the line, their plan started to unravel, leading to a major setback.
Along the Lines	Refers to something following a similar pattern or idea.	The proposal was structured along the lines of the previous year’s successful project.
Amiable Person	Someone who is friendly, likable, and pleasant in demeanor.	Everyone at the office admired Tom, as he was such an amiable person always ready to lend a helping hand.
Amicable Person	Someone who maintains a peaceful and friendly attitude, even in difficult situations.	Despite the heated debate, Claire remained an amicable person and managed to calm the tension in the room.
Amoral Behavior	Actions taken without any consideration of morality, often displaying a lack of concern for right or wrong.	His decision to manipulate the data for profit was an example of completely amoral behavior.
Immoral Behavior	Behavior that actively goes against accepted moral standards, often unethical or corrupt.	The politician’s bribery scandal was widely condemned as immoral behavior.
Amuse Oneself with Something	To engage in an activity for personal entertainment or to pass the time.	During the long flight, he amused himself with a puzzle game on his tablet.
Be Amused by Something	To find something entertaining or funny.	She was amused by the way her cat tried to catch the shadow on the wall.
Ancient Lights	A legal right allowing a property owner to maintain access to natural light through windows.	The neighboring building plans were revised due to the ancient lights law, ensuring sunlight still reached our windows.
Old Lights	Refers to religious traditionalists who opposed new movements or reforms in historical religious contexts.	The Old Lights resisted the changes brought by the more progressive factions of the church.