| Idiom | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient World | Refers to the early civilizations, particularly Greek and Roman, and the regions known during ancient history. | The pyramids of Egypt are one of the greatest architectural marvels of the ancient world. |
| Old World | Refers to Europe, Asia, and Africa, or a previous way of life rich in traditions and customs. | After living in the modern city for years, he returned to the Old World charm of his hometown in Europe. |
| And All | Used to indicate the inclusion of everything associated with something or the entirety of a situation. | She packed her clothes, shoes, and all into a single suitcase for the weekend trip. |
| And All That | A casual phrase used to refer to additional things that are implied but not explicitly stated. | They talked about politics, the economy, and all that during dinner. |
| Angel-Water | A type of perfume or cosmetic made from plants, particularly Angelica, used to enhance beauty. | In the 18th century, many women used angel-water to maintain their skin’s softness and glow. |
| Holy Water | Water that has been blessed by a priest, often used in religious rituals or ceremonies. | The priest blessed the congregation with holy water during the Sunday service. |
| Another Kettle of Fish | Refers to a completely different situation, often more complex or challenging than expected. | Learning to cook for a large crowd is one thing, but catering an event is another kettle of fish entirely. |
| Another Turn of the Screw | An action or event that worsens an already difficult situation, often to apply pressure on someone. | The news of a pay cut was just another turn of the screw for the struggling employees. |
| Answer for Something | To be held responsible or accountable for an action or decision. | He will have to answer for his poor decisions when the board meets next week. |
| Answer to Something | To respond to, satisfy, or match a particular need, requirement, or description. | The new software answers to all the technical specifications we were looking for. |
| The Answer is a Lemon | Used when the solution to a problem is unsatisfactory or non-existent. | When asked how they would fix the situation, their response was vague; clearly, the answer is a lemon. |
| It’s a Lemon | Refers to something, especially a product like a car, that is defective or of poor quality. | The car I bought last month has broken down three times already—it’s a lemon! |
| Idiom | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Answer One’s Calling | To pursue a profession or activity that one feels naturally drawn to, often due to a talent or passion. | After years of trying different jobs, she finally answered her calling and became a teacher. |
| Answer the Call of Nature | A polite or humorous way to say that someone needs to use the bathroom. | During the long road trip, they had to stop frequently so everyone could answer the call of nature. |
| Answer Someone | To respond verbally to a person’s question or statement. | When she asked him why he was late, he didn’t know how to answer her. |
| Answer to Someone | To be responsible or accountable to a person in a position of authority. | As the project manager, she answers directly to the CEO. |
| Ant’s Pants | (Australian slang) Refers to something or someone considered highly fashionable or impressive. | His new shoes were the ant’s pants; everyone was talking about how cool they looked. |
| Have Ants in One’s Pants | To be restless, anxious, or unable to sit still, often due to excitement or nervousness. | He couldn’t wait for the concert to start and was fidgeting like he had ants in his pants. |
| Anxious About Something | To feel nervous or uneasy about a potential event or outcome. | She was anxious about the upcoming job interview and couldn’t sleep the night before. |
| Anxious for Something | To eagerly desire or wish for something to happen. | They were anxious for the results of the competition to be announced. |
| Any Day | Used to indicate that something could happen at any moment or to express a preference or certainty. | I’d choose to work with Mark any day; he’s the most reliable person on the team. |
| Any Time | Refers to something that can happen at any moment or at one’s convenience, also used as a polite response to “thank you.” | The baby is due any time now, and the parents are excited. |
| Any One | Refers to a single person or thing from a group or set. | You can pick any one of the books on the shelf to take home with you. |
| Anyone | Refers to any person, without specification or limitation. | Is there anyone here who can help me carry these boxes? |
| Any Place | Refers to any location, often emphasizing an unrestricted or broad choice. | If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go? |
| Anyplace | An informal variation of “any place,” meaning anywhere, often used in casual conversation. | You can find great coffee anyplace in the city if you know where to look. |
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