English expression
Be on the safe side
Meaning
To take a precaution or choose a less risky option.
In a sentence
I downloaded the ticket as well as printing it, just to be on the safe side.
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English expression
At the end of your tether
Meaning
Having no patience or energy left to deal with a difficult situation.
In a sentence
After repeated delays and unanswered calls, I was at the end of my tether.
English expression
At loggerheads
Meaning
In strong disagreement or argument.
In a sentence
The organisers were at loggerheads over the festival date.
English expression
At first glance
Meaning
On first looking at or considering something, before examining it carefully.
In a sentence
At first glance, the two forms look identical.
English expression
At a loose end
Meaning
Having nothing particular to do.
In a sentence
If you are at a loose end on Sunday, come for a walk with us.
English expression
As good as gold
Meaning
Very well behaved, especially when describing a child.
In a sentence
The children were as good as gold during the long train journey.
English expression
An open book
Meaning
A person whose thoughts and feelings are easy to understand.
In a sentence
You can always tell when I am excited; I am an open book.
English expression
All the rage
Meaning
Very popular or fashionable at a particular time.
In a sentence
In the story, handmade badges are all the rage at the school.
English expression
All of a sudden
Meaning
Quickly and unexpectedly, without warning.
In a sentence
All of a sudden, the room went quiet.
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Add insult to injury
Meaning
To make an already upsetting situation worse with a further unpleasant action or event.
In a sentence
The parcel arrived damaged, and to add insult to injury, the replacement was sent to the wrong address.
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