Vocabulary
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A dangerous person pretending to be harmless
“He turned out to be A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING”
Far past the desired time
“It's ABOUT TIME”
On the point of, occurring imminently
“I was ABOUT TO leave”
More than is expected or required
“She went ABOVE AND BEYOND”
Openly, without deceit, honestly
“It's all ABOVE BOARD”
Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else
“No one is ABOVE THE LAW”
Not in extreme difficulty, especially said of finances
“Keep your head ABOVE WATER”
Do extremely well on something; get a perfect score
“She ACED the exam”
A hidden advantage
“I have AN ACE IN THE HOLE”
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware
“I have AN ACE UP MY SLEEVE”
The weak point of an otherwise powerful person
“That's his ACHILLES' HEEL”
A crucial event that determines the worth of something
“This is THE ACID TEST”
Something one learns to appreciate only after trying it repeatedly
“It's AN ACQUIRED TASTE”
In relation to all categories, for everyone
“Cuts are ACROSS THE BOARD”
On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
“They're coming ACROSS THE POND”
Be arrogant, presume that one is better than others
“Don't ACT HIGH AND MIGHTY”
Hard to get, said of authorization
“It'll take an ACT OF CONGRESS”
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say
“Don't just tell me you care - ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS”
Worsen already existing tension
“Don't ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE”
Humiliate someone in addition to doing damage
“To ADD INSULT TO INJURY”
Similar in a pleasing way
“She's a woman AFTER MY OWN HEART”
Too late; after something is completed
“It was done AFTER THE FACT”
Forced to hurry to meet a deadline
“We're working AGAINST THE CLOCK”
Contrary to one's natural inclinations
“It goes AGAINST THE GRAIN”
