A
Idioms beginning with "A"
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[add the finishing touches] {v. phr.}
To complete; finish.
Mary's first novel promised to be excellent; however, her editor suggested that she should add some finishing touches before accepting it.
[add up] {v.}
1. To come to the correct amount.
The numbers wouldn't add up.
2. {informal}
To make sense; be understandable.
His story didn't add up.
[add up to] {v.}
1. To make a total of; amount to.
The bill added up to $12.95.
2. {informal}
To mean; result in.
The rain, the mosquitoes, and the heat added up to a spoiled vacation.
[afoul of] {prep.}
1. In collision with.
The boat ran afoul of a buoy.
2. In or into trouble with.
The thief ran afoul of the night watchman.
Speeders can expect to fall afoul of the law sometimes.
[afraid of one's shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous.
Mrs. Smith won't stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow.
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