As a rule

If you do something as a rule, then you usually do it.

As cold as ice

This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.

As cold as stone

If something is as cold as stone, it is very cold. If a person is as cold as stone, they are unemotional.

As cool as a cucumber

If someone is as cool as a cucumber, they don’t get worried by anything.

As good as new

If something has been used but is still in extremely good condition, it is as good as new.

As neat as a new pin

This idiom means tidy and clean.

At long last

Eventually, after a long delay.

As one man

If people do something as one man, then they do it at exactly the same time or in complete agreement.

At the drop of a hat

If you would do something at the drop of a hat, you’d do it immediately.

At the end of the day

This is used to mean ‘in conclusion’ or ‘when all is said and done’.

At the fore

In a leading position

At the top of my lungs

If you shout at the top of your lungs, you shout as loudly as you possibly can.

At the top of the list

If something is at the top of the list, it is of highest priority, most important,  most urgent, or the next in one’s line of attention.

At the top of your lungs

If you shout at the top of your lungs, you shout as loudly as you possibly can.

At the top of your voice

If you talk, shout or sing at the top of your voice, you do it as loudly as you can.

At your wit’s end

If you’re at your wit’s end, you really don’t know what you should do about  something, no matter how hard you think about it.

All bark and no bite

When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

All in the same boat

When everyone is facing the same challenges.

All over the place

Everywhere in a state of disorder or confusion.

All ears

If someone says they’re all ears, they are very interested  in hearing about something.

All eyes on me

If all eyes are on someone, then everyone is paying attention to them.

All in your head

If something is all in your head, you have imagined it and it is not real.

Actions speak louder than words

It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it.

Against the clock

Rushed and short on time.

Ahead of the pack

If you are ahead of the pack, you have made more progress than your rivals.

Angry as a bear

If someone is as angry as a bear, they are very angry.

(‘Angry as a bear with a sore foot’ is also used.)

Angry as a bull

If someone is as angry as a bull, they are very angry.

Apple of my Eye

Someone who is cherished above all others.

Armed to the teeth

Extremely well armed or equipped with something

Asleep at the switch

If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. ‘Asleep at the wheel’ is an alternative.

Asleep at the wheel

If someone is asleep at the wheel, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. ‘Asleep at the switch’ is an alternative.

Average Joe

An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them.

Avowed intent

If someone makes a solemn or serious promise publicly to attempt to reach a certain goal, this is their avowed intent.

A walking encyclopedia

Somebody who is very knowledgeable

Away with the fairies

If someone is away with the fairies, they don’t face reality and have unrealistic expectations of life.