Vocabulary
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Behave very well (usually said of children)
“The baby was AS GOOD AS GOLD”
Completely crazy or insane
“You're AS MAD AS A HATTER if you think that will work”
Extremely pale
“She was AS PALE AS A GHOST”
Very poor
“They're AS POOR AS A CHURCH MOUSE”
Not paying attention to responsibilities
“The manager was ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL”
At a point where a decision must be made
“The company IS AT A CROSSROADS”
Very near death
“He was AT DEATH'S DOOR”
Constantly and strongly arguing
“They're AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS”
In a state of persistent disagreement
“They're AT LOGGERHEADS”
Without anything to do; uncertain
“I'm AT LOOSE ENDS this weekend”
So worried, confused, or annoyed that you don't know what to do next
“I'm AT MY WIT'S END with this problem”
In a state of confusion or not very well organized
“Everything is AT SIXES AND SEVENS”
Without any hesitation; instantly
“He'd leave AT THE DROP OF A HAT if you asked him”
It happens when it is almost too late
“We finished AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR”
Unable to cope with a situation any longer; exhausted or desperate
“I'm AT THE END OF MY ROPE with this problem”
Running out of endurance or patience
“I'm AT THE END OF MY ROPE”
In the final analysis; when all is said and done
“AT THE END OF THE DAY”
Simultaneously; however; also
“I know it's risky; AT THE SAME TIME, it could be profitable”
Frustrated because all measures have failed
“I'm AT WIT'S END”
Very worried and not knowing what to do
“I was AT MY WIT'S END with the problem”
Have a selfish motive or complaint
“He has AN AXE TO GRIND with the company”
A baby being carried
“There's A BABE IN ARMS”
An innocent, naive person
“He's A BABE IN THE WOODS”
A man to whom women are attracted
“He's A BABE MAGNET”
