after all »
In the end; anyway; referring to something that was believed to be the case, but has now been shown not to be.
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after all »
in spite of everything
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against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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age before beauty »
A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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air out »
To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
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all along »
The entire time; always.
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all and sundry »
All, everyone.
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all and sundry »
Each one.
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all at once »
All at the same time; all together.
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all at once »
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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all bark and no bite »
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
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all but »
nearly; except that
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