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]

摘要: ( the time after the place is closed ... ) After hours is the time after an office or a bar is closed. Example: "Sorry, we don't see patients after hours." Another example: "What are you doing to[阅读全文]

摘要: ( recommend that you not do that ... ) To advise against it is to recommend that one not do it. Example: "Do you recommend that I talk with the boss?" Reply: "I would advise against it."[阅读全文]

摘要: ( speak to someone in the manner that is expected ... ) To address someone as something is to talk to that person respectfully considering who he is. Example: "I'm not one of your college friends.[阅读全文]

摘要: ( a person has been hurt, then something is said which makes that person feel even worse ... ) To hurt a person and then speak rudely is to add insult to injury. Example: "First he drives into my ca[阅读全文]

摘要: ( act like one is better or more important than others ... ) A person who is acting high and mighty is acting like she is better than other people. Example: "What are you acting so high and mighty a[阅读全文]

摘要: ( it will apply to all; all will be affected by it ... ) Across the board means it applies to everyone evenly. Example: "We will have a 10 percent pay cut across the board."[阅读全文]

摘要: ( make a record to confirm that one received it ... ) You acknowledge receipt of something when you let another know that you got it. Example: "As soon as you get the package, please call me to ac[阅读全文]