Use of Idioms - 1


About to do something

- 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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