as of »
From, on or at a specified time.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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as well »
In addition; also.
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as you sow, so shall you reap »
The personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.
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ask for »
To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
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ask for it »
To provoke an unwanted action.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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asphalt jungle »
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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ass over teakettle »
Frantically.
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assault and battery »
. This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
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assume the mantle »
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.
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at a glance »
Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.
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at a moment's notice »
Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.
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at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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at arm's length »
Avoiding a close relationship.
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