- On the point of doing something
My sister was about to leave when the guests came.
Absent-minded
- Often lost in thoughts, forgetful
You are often absent-minded, and don’t pay attention to what I say.
Ahead of time
- Early
They left for the function ahead of time.
All in all
- In summary, after considering everything
All in all his health is improving fast.
All of a sudden
- Suddenly, without advance warning
All of a sudden they came for inspection
All at once
- Suddenly
All at once it started raining.
- All at the same time
You can’t be served all at once, so keep patience.
All right
- satisfactory, very well, ok
I am feeling all right now.
Your performance was all right.
All the time
- continually
They are ignoring their studies and listen to music all the time.
Apple of one's eyes
- One's favorite
This child is apple of its parents’ eyes.
As a rule
- Usually, as a habit
As a rule he opens his office at 8:00 AM everyday.
As far as
- To the extent or degree that
As far as I know he is the director of this firm.
as long as
- Provided that, on condition that
As long as you are punctual you won’t be fined.
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