An awful lot
Meaning: A large amount; very much.
Dialogue example:
Speaker A: Our friend is completely devastated by the death of his parents.
What can we do about it?
Speaker B: Not an awful lot, unfortunately.
Any port in a storm
Meaning: To emphasize that in a bad situation you will accept any help or
take advantage of any opportunity.
Example: Thanks, Dan! It's not an ideal solution, but hey,
any port in a
storm.
Article of faith
Meaning: Something you deeply believe in.
Example: This book is an article of faith for her.
As broad as it’s long
Meaning: With no significant difference;
without any advantage; the same.
Example: Hotel A is a little cheaper, but Hotel B has free breakfast, so it's
as broad as it's long.
As drunk as a lord
Meaning: Extremely drunk.
Example: He was as drunk as a lord.
As good a place as any
Meaning: Not perfect, but not worse than any other.
Example: This hotel is as good a place
as any to spend the night; It was just
as good a place as any to spend the weekend.
As keen as mustard
Meaning:
Extremely excited, interested, or enthusiastic.
Example: John got a job at a big company because he was as keen as
mustard.
As long as one’s arm
Meaning: Extremely long.
Example: My wife owes money to a list of people as long as my arm.
At a low ebb
Meaning: In a state of weakness.
Example: Our economy is at a low ebb; Her health is at a low ebb; My
business is now at a low ebb.
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