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Idioms beginning with "A"
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[as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.}
Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. — Often used as an interjection.
It's not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii.
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[as an aside] {adv. phr.}
Said as a remark in a low tone of voice; used in theaters where the actor turns toward the audience as if to "think out loud."
* /During the concert Tim said to his wife as an aside, "The conductor has no idea how to conduct […]
[as a rule] {adv. phr.}
Generally; customarily.
As a rule, the boss arrives at the office about 10 A.M.
[as --- as ---]
- Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative.
John is as tall as his father now.
I didn't do as badly today as I did yesterday.
* /John's father gave him a hard job and told him to do […]
[as best one can] {adv. phr.}
As well as you can; by whatever means are available; in the best way you can.
The car broke down in the middle of the night, and he had to get home as best he could.
* /George's foot hurt, but he played the game as […]
[as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.}
1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far.
John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it.
So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters.
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[as far as that goes] or [as far as that is concerned] or [so far as that is concerned] also [so far as that goes] {adv. phr.}
While we are talking about it; also; actually.
* /You don't have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and […]
[as follows]
A list of things that come next; what is listed next. — Followed by a colon.
My grocery list is as follows: bread, butter, meat, eggs, sugar.
* /The names of the members are as follows: John Smith, Mary Webb, Linda Long, Ralph […]