摘要:( one is seen again after being gone for a long time ... ) A person who is communication after not being seen for a while is "back in circulation". Example: "John, where have you been? It is good[阅读全文]

摘要:( said by a person from the East when talking about the East ... ) When a person from the eastern part of the United States talks about the eastern part of the county, she may refer to it as "back e[阅读全文]

摘要:( decide to not fight ... ) To back down is to quit one's plans to fight. Example: "If I were you, I would back down. It is not worth fighting about." If you were planning to compete, but now you[阅读全文]

摘要:( moving in one direction then turning and moving in the opposite direction ... ) Back and forth describes the movement which goes in one direction, then turns and goes back in that direction from wh[阅读全文]

摘要:( at this time; based on what is happening now ... ) At this juncture means at this time (now) based on the things that are happening (now). Example: "Are you going to buy the ABC company?" Reply:[阅读全文]

摘要:( now; right now; for now ... ) The present time is now. Example: "Are you hiring new people?" Reply: "Not at the present time." Not at the present time tells you that the thing may happen at a f[阅读全文]

摘要:( very drunk; that person is drunk and smells like alcohol ... ) A person who is so drunk that he smells like alcohol is as drunk as a skunk. Example: "Don't go out drinking with Henry. He'll get[阅读全文]

摘要:( one who says he will do things, but does not do them ... ) All talk and no action describes a person who says he will do things but does not do them. Example: "John promised he would be here." Re[阅读全文]

摘要:( it is very popular right now; everyone is talking about it ... ) If everyone wants to do or have that thing, it is all the rage. Example: "Do you like this scarf? It is all the rage." Another exa[阅读全文]

摘要:( here is the number; we counted them all and we have the number ... ) All told means this is the final number after all have been counted. Example: "How much money is missing?" Reply: "All told,[阅读全文]

摘要:( everything is working correctly and we are ready to begin ... ) We are ready to begin this complicated activity. Example: "Are you ready?" Reply: "All systems are go."[阅读全文]

摘要:( it is finished; there is no more of it ... ) All over means that it is finished. Example: "Is the game still on?" Reply: "No, it's all over."[阅读全文]

摘要:( the two sides are attacking each other with all of their power ... ) All out war is war with no holding back. Example: "It used to be they occastionally fired a missle. Now it's all out war."[阅读全文]

摘要:( no more joking; I am going to speak seriously now ... ) When some people have been joking, but one wants to speak seriously, he can begin that by saying all kidding aside. Example: "All kidding as[阅读全文]

摘要:( only for members of our family ... ) All in the family means that this is not for people who are not in our family. Example: "I'm going to tell you about your uncle, but let's keep this all in t[阅读全文]

摘要:( unhurt; without injury; undamaged; alive ... ) All in one piece means alive, healthy and unhurt. Example: "Be careful. I want you home all in one piece."[阅读全文]

摘要:( there are no more; none are left; the last one is gone ... ) All gone means that there are no more. Example: "Are there any more cookies?" Reply: "All gone." After the last one has been taken,[阅读全文]

摘要:( the result will be good ... ) People say it is all for the best when they want to believe that thing will turn out well and the result will be good. Example: "Did you hear they broke up?" Reply:[阅读全文]

摘要:( well; strong; not dead; still fighting ... ) Alive and kicking means that one is still fighting and has not quit. Example: "How is your grandfather doing?" Reply: "He is alive and kicking."[阅读全文]

摘要:( more has been done than was expected by this time ... ) Ahead of schedule means that it will be finished earlier than planned. Example: "My software project is ahead of schedule." Another example[阅读全文]