Expressions (A–Z)
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As it is well known that
It is known that…, it is widely recognized that…, a well-known and accepted fact...
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as of right and not on sufferance
By right, according to justice, and not as a favor or out of compassion, 'beyond...
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As One Command/ in a group/ as one person/ all together
Jointly and in unity. Together. In mutual coordination and as a single group.
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As plain as daylight
Absolutely clear, like the certainty of the morning's arrival which is not subje...
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As quick as lightning / with lightning speed / in less than no time
At very high speed (בזק means lightning. The expression originates in Modern Heb...
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as soon as possible/ ASAP
As early as possible. At the moment it becomes possible.
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as there is no alternative, having no choice, since there is no option
Having no choice. Because there was no alternative or other possibility. (In the...
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As you do, so will you be done by / A person is treated as he treats others
As a person behaves, so is he treated. In the way a person judges others, so is...
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ask for the hand of
Figuratively: proposed marriage to her.
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Asked to turn the bowl upside down
See: “He turned the bowl upside down.”
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