Vocabulary
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Accept or set aside a disagreement
“Let's AGREE TO DISAGREE”
Sudden realization, the point at which one suddenly understands
“I had AN AHA MOMENT”
Offering ideas not yet in general circulation
“She was AHEAD OF HER TIME”
“Stay AHEAD OF THE CURVE”
Making faster progress than anticipated
“Stay AHEAD OF THE GAME”
Tending to make verbal threats but not deliver
“He's ALL BARK AND NO BITE”
What seemed certain is now unclear
“ALL BETS ARE OFF now”
Prepared for an event that does not occur
“I'm ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO”
Listening willingly, waiting for an explanation
“I'm ALL EARS”
Watching alertly or attentively
“ALL EYES ARE ON him”
Everyone must help
“ALL HANDS ON DECK”
The situation becomes chaotic
“ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE”
That's what I'm here for; although accomplished, it's expected
“It's ALL IN A DAY'S WORK”
Eventually; at a more favorable time in the future
“ALL IN GOOD TIME”
Safely
“We arrived ALL IN ONE PIECE”
As good as claims or reputation would suggest
“It's not ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE”
Suddenly; without warning
“ALL OF A SUDDEN, the power went out”
Ready, prepared, finished
“I'm ALL SET”
Prone to empty boasts
“He's ALL TALK”
Something that is very good or impressive
“She thinks she's ALL THAT”
Very fashionable
“It's ALL THE RAGE”
Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless
“It's ALL THE SAME to me”
Taking all factors into consideration
“ALL THINGS CONSIDERED”
Clumsy; awkward with your hands
“I'm ALL THUMBS today”
