A
Idioms beginning with "A"
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[at all costs] {adv. phr.}
At any expense of time, effort, or money. Regardless of the results.
Mr. Jackson intended to save his son's eyesight at all costs.
Carl is determined to succeed in his new job at all costs.
[at all hazards] {adv. phr.}
With no regard for danger; at any risk; regardless of the chances you must take.
The racer meant to win the 500-mile race at all hazards.
[at all hours] {adv. phr.}
Any time; all the time; at almost any time.
The baby cried so much that we were up at all hours trying to calm her down.
[at a loss] {adj. phr.}
In a state of uncertainty; without any idea; puzzled.
A good salesman is never at a loss for words.
When Don missed the last bus, he was at a loss to know what to do.
[at anchor] {adj. phr.}
Held by an anchor from floating away; anchored.
The ship rode at anchor in the harbor.
[at any rate] {adv. phr.}
In any case; anyhow.
It isn't much of a car, but at any rate it was not expensive.
Compare: [AT LEAST] (2), [IN ANY CASE].
[at a premium] {adv. phr.}
At a high price due to special circumstances.
When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket.
[at a set time] {prep. phr.}
At a particular, pre-specified time.
Do we have to eat in this hotel at a set time, or may we come down whenever we want?