| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| while we're young | (Idiomatic) soon, without much delay (urging someone to hurry up) |
| on the carpet | Being reprimanded or carpeted. |
| within living memory | (Idiomatic) In living memory. |
| in one's day | Synonym of in one's time |
| in the world | (Idiomatic) Expletive used for emphasis, for example after an interrogative word. |
| off the hinges | In a state of disorder or irregularity. |
| on the cheap | (Idiomatic) Economically, especially if too economically. |
| within reach | At a distance close enough to touch by reaching. |
| out of practice | (of a person) Diminished in proficiency, especially in exercising a skill, due to disuse or a lack of recent experience. |
| in one's dreams | (idiomatic colloquial) Used to express the speaker's belief that a preceding statement expressed a desired rather than an actual state of affairs. |
| at a canter | (Idiomatic) Without much effort; easily. |
| on the clock | (literally) Displayed on the dial of a clock (timepiece). |
| within reason | To an extent which is reasonable; not beyond what is reasonable. |
| out of print | (publishing) Not available from the publisher (of a printed work, especially a book, or a music release). |
| after the fact | (Idiomatic) Too late; after something is finished or final. |
| OTC | (slang Internet text messaging) Initialism of on the cheek |
| in a heartbeat | (Idiomatic) Without hesitation or reservation; at once. |
| in one's element | In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable. |
| in the wrong | incorrect; in error. |
| at a glance | (Idiomatic) Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review. |
| off the hizzy | (slang) Off the hook, fresh, awesome, cool, excellent. |
| within the pale | Within the boundaries, either physical or metaphorical; especially within the limits of acceptable behavior. |
| out of proportion | (Idiomatic) Not in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size. |
| to a degree | To an extreme; exceedingly. |
| in a hot minute | (US slang) Very quickly; at once. |
| in one's eyes | Shining very brightly and directly at the face so that it is difficult to see because one is blinded by the light. |
| in the wrong place at the wrong time | (literally) Describing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results. |
| at a loose end | (chiefly UK) Idle; bored |
| out of question | (obsolete) Unquestionably, without question, certainly. |
| after the Lord Mayor's show | (Idiomatic) Said of a disappointing or mundane event occurring straight after an exciting, magnificent, or triumphal event. |
| as you like | (colloquial) To any extent or degree. |
| to a fare thee well | Alternative spelling of to a fare-thee-well |
| in a hurry | Rushed, hurried; short of time. |
| in one's face | (literally) Onto or into someone's face. |
| in the zone | (Idiomatic) In a mental state of focused concentration on the performance of an activity, in which one dissociates oneself from distracting or irrelevant aspects of one's environment. |
| at a loss | Below the cost or price of purchase. |
| on the contrary | (conjunctive) opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed |
| out of reach | Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand. |
| to a fare you well | Alternative form of to a fare-thee-well |
| in a jiffy | Very quickly; without delay. |
| in one's head | (idiomatic of information, a plan, etc.) Within one's intellect, memory, or mind. |
| in theory | Theoretically. |
| at a loss for words | (Idiomatic) Having nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness. |
| on the cross | dishonestly |
| down on one's uppers | (Idiomatic) impecunious, lacking money |
| out of season | Not in a proper season or time; untimely; inopportune. |
| in a lather | In a state of nervousness or anxiety. |
| in one's midst | In the middle of a group. Among a group. |
| in this connection | (sometimes proscribed) In connection with this subject. |
| at a moment's notice | (Idiomatic) Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning. |
| off the hooks | (colloquial) Unhinged; disturbed; disordered. |
| on the cuff | (chiefly US idiomatic) On credit, with payment to be made later. |
| out of service | Not available for use. |
| to a fare-you-well | Alternative form of to a fare-thee-well |
| IME | (internet slang) Initialism of in my experience |
| in a league of one's own | (Idiomatic) Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition. |
| in one's opinion | According to person's subjectively formed thoughts, not necessarily having any formal basis in fact. |
| at a pinch | (AU NZ British informal idiomatic) by a small margin or amount |
| off the lay | having stopped laying eggs for some reason. |
| on the cutting room floor | (Idiomatic) Not included in the finalized version of something; deliberately rejected or unintentionally overlooked. |
| out of shape | (Idiomatic) physically unfit |
| in a manner of speaking | As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect. |
| in one's own right | As a consequence of one's own skill, qualification or status, rather than that of another. |
| at a premium | (finance) Above par value. |
| off the mark | (figuratively) Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate. |
| on the defensive | Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression. |
| to a fine fare-thee-well | Alternative form of to a fare-thee-well |
| in a minute | Within a short time, very soon |
| in one's own time | Taking as much time as one requires; when one is ready. |
| in thunderation | (US colloquial) In any set of circumstances whatsoever. |
| at a push | not later than, at the latest |
| au jus | (culinary of meat postmodifier) Prepared or served in or with gravy made from its own juices. |
| off the radar | (Idiomatic) Unlikely to happen or be important in the near future, or tending to escape detection or attention. |
| on the docket | in hand; under consideration, or in process of execution or performance |
| by a hair's breadth | (Idiomatic) By a narrow margin |
| to a hair | To a nicety; to a high degree of precision; with the utmost exactness. |
| in one's pocket | (Idiomatic) Subject to one's whims because of bribery. |
| in time | At or before the time assigned. |
| at a rate of knots | Quickly; rapidly; fast. |
| off the rails | (Idiomatic) In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning |
| on the dot | (Idiomatic) exactly; precisely, especially of a numerical quantity |
| by a long chalk | (UK informal) By far. |
| to a man | Unanimously; without exception. |
| in a one-er | (informal) in one attempt |
| at a single stroke | Alternative form of at one stroke |
| off the record | Not for publication. |
| on the double | (Idiomatic) Rapidly or immediately. |
| by a long shot | (idiomatic usually with a negative) By a wide margin; indicates a very big difference or disparity. |
| out of station | (India) Away from home; out of town. |
| ATW | (Internet slang) Initialism of around the world |
| to a nicety | (Idiomatic) To a fine point, with great exactness or accuracy. |
| in a oner | Alternative form of in a one-er |
| in total | Including all aspects of something |
| at a stand | (Idiomatic) In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next. |
| on the down-low | (US idiomatic slang euphemistic) In secret. |
| by a whisker | By a very small distance. |
| out of step | With the movement of one's feet opposed to that of others |
| to a T | (Idiomatic) Precisely; exactly; perfectly; with great attention to detail. |
| in a perfect world | Synonym of in an ideal world |
| in one's sights | Alternative form of in sight |
| on the dry | (idiomatic informal Britain Ireland) temporarily refraining from drinking alcohol |
| out of stock | (Idiomatic) Temporarily unavailable for sale. |
| overtime | Misspelling of over time |
| to a tee | Alternative form of to a T |
| in a pickle | In a difficult situation or a troubling quandary. |
| in one's stead | (formal) in place of someone or something |
| in touch | (Idiomatic) In contact, or in communication. |
| at a stroke | Alternative form of at one stroke |
| off the table | Beyond consideration. |
| on the earie | (slang) Listening or eavesdropping; staying alert for news. |
| out of temper | Not in good temper; irritated; angry. |
| to a tittle | (obsolete) Down to the least particular; perfectly, to a T. |
| in a pig's arse | (idiomatic vulgar UK) Absolutely not; under no circumstances. |
| in one's time | In the time when one was of a certain age. |
| at a time | In a single, continuous period of time. |
| off the top of one's head | (Idiomatic) In an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation. |
| on the edge of one's seat | (Idiomatic) In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution. |
| by all accounts | (literally) According to all available accounts or reports. |
| without a doubt | certainly; doubtlessly; unquestionably; indisputably |
| out of the blue | (Idiomatic) unexpectedly; without warning or preparation |
| to a turn | (idiomatic of cooked food) To perfection. |
| in a pig's eye | (Idiomatic) Under very unlikely circumstances; probably never. |
| at a venture | (dated) at random, without application of due thought, haphazardly or recklessly |
| off the wagon | (Idiomatic) No longer maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from an undesirable habit, especially drinking alcohol. |
| on the face of | (Idiomatic) Notwithstanding. |
| by all means | Emphatically yes; certainly; definitely. |
| down the banks | (slang obsolete New York) in prison |
| without a hitch | (of an event or process) With no problems. |
| out of the box | &lit See out of, the, box |
| to all intents and purposes | (idiomatic British) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking. |
| in a pig's whisper | (slang dated) In a very short time; in a jiffy. |
| in one's wildest dreams | (idiom normally in the negative) Much better than one could ever expect. |
| in town | (of a person) at the town or city where one lives; at the town or city being referenced. |
| at adventure | (obsolete) Alternative form of at a venture |
| on the face of it | (Idiomatic) Apparently; as far as can be seen or determined. |
| down the cludgie | (Scotland _ slang idiomatic euphemistic) : wasted or irretrievable. |
| without a trace | (of an event or process) Without showing or leaving behind any sign of something; tracelessly. |
| out of the chute | (Idiomatic) At the start, immediately. |
| to an extent | Partly; in part. |
| in a pinch | (Idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available. |
| in operation | activated; functional; functioning; operating; working |
| in train | In progress, underway. |
| at all | (Idiomatic) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather. |
| on the fence | undecided; wavering in one's opinion |
| down the drain | (idiomatic euphemistic) Synonym of down the toilet: wasted or irretrievable. |
| without day | Without a day being fixed for reconvening. |
| out of the corner of one's eye | (of a look or glance) Sideways, obliquely, askance |
| in a row | successively, one after the other. |
| in trans | Clipping of in transition |
| at all adventures | (obsolete) At random, in any manner, any which way; in whatever way one can, as best one can. |
| on the flip-side | on the other hand; conversely |
| down the gurgler | (AU NZ informal) Synonym of down the drain |
| without doubt | Alternative form of without a doubt |
| out of the frying pan and into the fire | Alternative form of out of the frying pan, into the fire |
| in a state | (Idiomatic) Agitated and anxious. |
| in transit | In the process of being transported. |
| at all costs | Absolutely imperative; sparing no effort. |
| off to the races | (Idiomatic) In or into a process of energetic engagement in some activity; in or into a phase of conspicuously increasing satisfaction or success. |
| on the floor | (US automotive) Mounted on the floor of an automobile |
| down the hatch | (informal) Into the mouth and down the throat, especially with regard to the consumption of a beverage. |
| without exception | exceptionlessly; in their entirety. |
| out of the frying pan, into the fire | (Idiomatic) Move or get from an already bad situation to a worse one; end up in a worse situation when trying escape from a bad or difficult one. |
| in transition | Undergoing transformation from one's biological sex to the opposite. |
| by any chance | possibly; perhaps |
| down the khazi | Synonym of down the toilet: wasted; irretrievable. |
| without fail | (Idiomatic) certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance |
| out of the loop | (Idiomatic) Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion. |
| at all hands | On all sides; from every direction; generally. |
| on the fritz | (of electrical or mechanical appliances) Out of order; malfunctioning; broken. |
| by any means | (Idiomatic) in any manner whatsoever. |
| down the line | (Idiomatic) Further along, in terms of time or progress. |
| without fear or favour | In an equal or fair manner |
| ad idem | in agreement |
| out of the money | (finance securities) Of an option, yielding a loss if exercised. |
| in a way | To a certain degree, or in a certain sense. |
| in trouble | Suffering difficulties. |
| at all hours | (temporal location idiomatic) Late into the night or early morning; when people ought to be sleeping. |
| on the front foot | (cricket of a batsman) Having the weight on the front foot in order to play an attacking stroke |
| by any stretch of the imagination | (idiom mostly in negative constructions) by any means; in any sense; regardless of how one puts or considers it |
| down the pan | Synonym of down the toilet: wasted; irretrievable. |
| without further adieu | (humorous) Intentional (intended as humorous) mangling of without further ado. |
| to arms | used to order an attack, a summons to war or battle |
| in ordinary | In an official capacity . |
| in true | Properly aligned; in alignment. |
| at any rate | (conjunctive) In any case, anyway, anyhow, regardless; used to discard a previous thought. |
| by chance | Unexpectedly; not planned. |
| down the road | &lit down road |
| without further ado | (Idiomatic) With no further ado. |
| past it | (informal) No longer capable, not as effective as previously. |
| in a word | Briefly; concisely. |
| in other words | (conjunctive idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification. |
| in truth | Truthfully, to tell the truth, in fact. |
| at arm's length | At a distance, away from one's body. |
| on the go | (Idiomatic) Actively traveling; busy; moving often. |
| without loss of generality | (mathematics) With a constraining assumption that, however, makes it clear how to apply the proof performed under this assumption to the general case unconstrained by the assumption. |
| out of the ordinary | (Idiomatic) Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative). |
| in abatement | (legal) Seeking termination of an action by reason of formal deficiency. |
| in pairs | In groups of two individuals or items |
| in tune | (music) Having the correct musical pitch. |
| at bat | (baseball) In the batter's box. |
| on the gripping hand | (fandom slang sequence idiomatic) from a third point of view |
| by default | In absence of any opposing action. |
| down the shitter | (vulgar) Synonym of down the toilet |
| without prejudice | (formal) Not affecting nor considering other possibly related issues. |
| out of the picture | (Idiomatic) Not included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation. |
| in Abraham's bosom | (Idiomatic) No longer living; dead. |
| in parallel | At the same time. Together, or cotemporally. |
| in turn | One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively. |
| for a change | (Idiomatic) As a departure from the usual. |
| on the ground | Directly in an area of interest or active operations; in the field. |
| by definition | According to, or as a matter of, definition. |
| down the toilet | (Idiomatic) Into a state of collapse or failure: wasted, squandered; irretrievable. |
| without question | totally obediently |
| OTG | Initialism of off the grid |
| in absentia | (legal) While not present; while absent |
| in twain | (Archaic) In two, in halves, into two parts, asunder |
| at bay | (set phrase idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance. |
| on the half hour | happening hourly, but at 30 minutes past each hour; ie, 08:30, 09:30 etc. |
| by degrees | In gradual steps. |
| down the track | (Idiomatic) Further along, in terms of time or progress. |
| out of the running | (Idiomatic) No longer in a competition. |
| in action | In operation. |
| in part | to an extent; not fully. |
| in two | (set phrase) Into two parts. |
| at best | (Idiomatic) In the most favorable of conditions; at the most. |
| for a song | (Idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply. |
| fosho | label en slang {{pronunciation spelling of for sure |
| down the tube | Alternative form of down the tubes |
| out of the way | Remote or secluded. |
| AOR | Initialism of at own risk |
| in two days | (Not with a specific meaning) |
| at bottom | (Idiomatic) Really, basically, fundamentally. |
| on the hoof | (of cattle) Not yet butchered. |
| by ear | (chiefly music) Playing (an instrument) by following along with other musicians, without reference to sheet music. |
| down the tubes | (idiomatic euphemistic) Synonym of down the toilet: wasted; irretrievable. |
| out of the woods | Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness. |
| in passing | Incidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc. |
| in two minds | Alternative form of of two minds |
| at call | (obsolete) available when requested |
| on the hook | (idiomatic often followed by for) In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed. |
| by far | (Idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily. |
| down the wind | In the direction of, and moving with, the wind. |
| in advance | beforehand |
| in peace | With someone's favour or blessing. |
| at church every time the doors are open | (Christianity somewhat _ colloquial) religious to the point of excess; ridiculously religious |
| on the hop | (slang Ireland) Playing truant from school. |
| ten to one | (Idiomatic) Very likely to happen |
| to bits | Into small pieces; indicating total destruction. |
| in perpetuity | For an indefinitely long time |
| in two shakes of a cow's tail | Alternative form of in two shakes |
| at cost | (business) At the purchasing price; without any markup. |
| for Africa | (slang NZ) In abundance. |
| in agreement | Of one mind; thinking alike. |
| in person | With one's own body and presence, as opposed to radio, the Internet, the telephone, television etc. |
| in two shakes of a dog's tail | Alternative form of in two shakes |
| at cross-purposes | (Idiomatic) Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings. |
| on the horns of a dilemma | (Idiomatic) Facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives. |
| out of town | (of a person) Away from home; out of one's town of residence. |
| through the floor | (figurative) To a very low level. |
| in two shakes of a duck's tail | Alternative form of in two shakes |
| at daggers drawn | In a state of open hostility. |
| like a bag of ferrets | (simile) With a great deal of fuss, commotion, or physical jostling. |
| on the hour | hourly, beginning at the start of each hour. |
| down to a science | Perfected; practiced ease and confidence. |
| out of true | Not properly aligned; out of alignment. |
| through the gate | (cricket slang) Through a gap between the bat and the batsman's shin pad. |
| in all | With everything included, considered or counted. |
| in two shakes of a lamb's tail | Alternative form of in two shakes |
| at dark | During nightfall. |
| for all intents and purposes | (US) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect |
| like a bat out of hell | (simile) With crazy or excessive intensity or speed. |
| on the house | (of goods or services) free, complimentary |
| down to a T | Alternative form of to a T |
| out of tune | Not in agreement, especially in musical pitch. |
| through the roof | (idiomatic figurative) At a very high level. |
| in all honesty | (Idiomatic) honestly; in truth |
| in twos | Grouped by pairs; arranged in groups of two. |
| at death's door | (Idiomatic) About to die; in a life-threatening state of health. |
| for all intrinsic purposes | Misconstruction for all intents and purposes |
| like a bear with a sore head | (simile) Very irritable; bad-tempered. |
| out of view | hidden, not visible. |
| in phase | Mutually synchronized |
| in unison | moving or acting all at the same time |
| for all one is worth | (Idiomatic) Intensely, vigorously, with as much effort as one can supply. |
| on the hush-hush | (Idiomatic) secretly; in secret |
| out of wedlock | (Idiomatic) Of parents not legally married. |
| in all likelihood | Very probably; almost certainly. |
| in pig | (of a sow) Pregnant; also (jocular) used of a woman. |
| at each other's throats | (Idiomatic) In mutual conflict. |
| ATEOTD | (Internet slang) Initialism of at the end of the day |
| for all one knows | Possibly or conceivably, given one's limited knowledge. |
| in all my born days | (Idiomatic) (emphatic) Ever. |
| at ease | Free of anxiety; not stressed or tense. |
| for all practical purposes | effectively, virtually |
| like a bitch on heat | (simile vulgar) Synonym of like a dog on heat |
| for all the world | (Idiomatic) Entirely, to all appearances. |
| on the job | working, busy |
| in use | Currently being used. |
| at fault | guilty, responsible, deserving blame |
| for another thing | (sequence) Used to introduce an additional item in a possible sequence |
| like a boss | (Internet slang) skillfully, confidently |
| on the ladder | (idiomatic British) On a property ladder, owning property. |
| by halves | (Idiomatic) Partially, incompletely; inadequately, halfheartedly, shoddily. |
| down under | (Idiomatic) In Australia. |
| in places | In some places and not everywhere; of a patchy nature. |
| at first | (Idiomatic) Initially; at the start. |
| for best | (obsolete) for good; permanently |
| FOUO | (US) Initialism of for official use only |
| by hand | (Idiomatic) Manually; without the use of automation or machines. |
| in plain sight | (Idiomatic) very easy to see or notice especially when it is supposed to be hidden |
| on the lash | (UK slang) out drinking socially |
| by heart | (Idiomatic) Knowing completely; as having committed completely to memory. |
| out on the tiles | (idiomatic British) Out for a night on the town. |
| in plain view | (Idiomatic) easily seen, very visible. |
| at first blush | (Idiomatic) Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly. |
| for better or worse | No matter what the future may hold (no matter whether it is good or bad). |
| on the latch | (of a door) Closed but not locked, so that it can be opened by operating the latch. |
| by hell | (vulgar) Exclamation of shock or surprise. |
| out over one's skis | Alternative form of over one's skis |
| to hand | Readily available; within easy reach; nearby. |
| in and of itself | With respect to its intrinsic or inherent nature; per se, intrinsically, inherently |
| in play | As a joke. |
| in very deed | (Archaic) indeed; certainly |
| at first glance | (modal) After only a superficial examination or review |
| for cause | (legal ethics) For a legitimate, specific reason; with justification. |
| on the level | (Idiomatic) Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly). |
| by hook or by crook | (Idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. |
| out the wazoo | (vulgar idiomatic) excessive or excessively; too much |
| in view | visible; in sight |
| at first sight | Superficially, without a full inspection. |
| for certain | definitely, positively, without doubt |
| like a cat on a hot tin roof | (simile colloquial chiefly US) Jumpy, nervous. |
| out the window | (idiomatic colloquial) Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change. |
| to heel | Into submissive agreement or compliance. |
| in point of fact | (modal) Actually. |
| at full stretch | Using maximum resources. |
| for chrissake | (Idiomatic) used to express annoyance or frustration |
| like a charm | Very effectively. |
| at full throttle | As fast as physically possible. |
| for chrissakes | (colloquial) for Christ's sake |
| off-duty | Alternative spelling of off duty |
| in any event | at any rate, anyhow |
| at full tilt | (Idiomatic) At full speed; very quickly. |
| for Christ's sake | (colloquial) Used to express surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration. |
| like a chicken with its head off | Alternative form of like a chicken with its head cut off |
| on the loose | (Idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control. |
| by little and little | (dated) A small amount at a time; little by little. |
| out there | (informal) In the public eye. |
| in any way, shape, or form | (Idiomatic) In any way at all; whatsoever. |
| at gaze | (chiefly _ heraldry) Gazing; standing so as to stare (especially of deer). |
| before dark | Before night begins to fall. From morning until evening. In the daytime before sunset. |
| like a chicken with no head | Alternative form of like a chicken with its head cut off |
| OMDB | Initialism of over my dead body |
| on the make | (Idiomatic) Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship. |
| IMO | (Internet slang) Initialism of in my opinion |
| before it was cool | (idiom) Before (an idea or activity) was popular, trendy, famous, or duly appreciated. |
| on the mark | (Idiomatic) Precisely accurate; correct or appropriate. |
| by mistake | (Idiomatic) by accident; without intention to do so |
| in power | (politics) Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country. |
| at gunpoint | Under coercion by someone with a firearm. |
| for days | &lit for days |
| before long | soon |
| on the market | Offered for sale. |
| by no means | (Idiomatic) certainly not; definitely not. |
| to meward | (obsolete) Towards me. |
| in practice | really, in effect. Not hypothetically. |
| before someone's time | (Idiomatic) From before one was born or old enough to be aware of the world. |
| like a dog on heat | (simile) Very energetic and enthusiastic, especially when sexually aroused. |
| on the mend | (idiomatic of persons and their health) Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness. |
| by no stretch of the imagination | (idiom) Not by any means; in no sense. |
| imo | . |
| in present | (obsolete) At once, without delay. |
| at hand | Within easy reach; nearby. |
| for England | (UK idiomatic) Very well or for a long time. |
| on the mending hand | convalescent; improving in health |
| by now | At some time in the near past |
| at heart | (Idiomatic) In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally |
| like a dose of salts | Very quickly and thoroughly. |
| on the money | (Idiomatic) In the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately. |
| by one's lights | (Idiomatic) According to one's understanding. |
| in bad part | Unfavourably, with offence, resentfully. (Chiefly with take.) |
| in principle | With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars. |
| at Her Majesty's pleasure | (legal of a position supposedly granted or imposed by a queen) indefinitely |
| like a duck takes to water | (simile idiomatic) Very naturally; without effort. |
| by one's lonesome | Alternative form of on one's lonesome |
| into detail | (Idiomatic) Thoroughly; including every detail. |
| in ballast | (nautical of a ship) Having only ballast and no cargo as load. |
| in print | written down on e.g. paper. |
| in ways | to some extent; partially |
| at home | In one's place of residence |
| like a duck to water | (simile idiomatic) Alternative form of like a duck takes to water |
| on the nail | (British) immediately, without delay |
| by one's own hand | (Idiomatic) As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide. |
| into the bargain | (informal) along with it; additionally; as well |
| to one's liking | In a pleasing state or form. |
| in ballast condition | (nautical) In ballast. |
| in prison | imprisoned; in a prison as a convict |
| in weal and woe | In both prosperity and adversity. |
| like a fart in church | (slang vulgar simile) In a way that is very poorly received. |
| on the nose | &lit on nose |
| by oneself | Alone; without assistance or help from others. |
| into thin air | (Idiomatic) Immediately and inexplicably out of sight. |
| to one's mind | (Idiomatic) In one's opinion, from one's point of view. |
| in private | Privately, where no one else can see and/or hear what one is doing or saying. |
| in what world | How. . |
| at issue | In question; under discussion. |
| for example | (conjunctive) As an example. |
| like a hawk | (simile) With particular vigilance or attention, implying sharp vision. |
| on the one hand | (sequence idiomatic) From one point of view. |
| by owner | (of a sale or attempted sale, especially of real property) Without a real-estate agent or broker representing the seller. |
| to one's name | Belonging to one. |
| in bed | While on a bed. |
| in progress | Currently taking place. |
| at it | Occupied with a given activity; busy with something. |
| for fake | (humorous) Not for real. |
| like a headless chicken | Alternative form of like a chicken with its head cut off |
| by rail | Via a train. |
| to one's taste | to one's liking |
| in proper | (obsolete) Individually; privately. |
| at knifepoint | Being threatened with a knife; under coercion. |
| for free | Without paying. |
| like a hole in one's head | (emphatic postpositive) Not. |
| by rights | (Idiomatic) Properly, in justice. |
| to one's way of thinking | in one's opinion; as far as one is concerned |
| at large | (Idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined. |
| for fuck's sake | (idiomatic colloquial vulgar) An expression of anger or frustration. |
| on the other hand | (sequence idiomatic) From another point of view. |
| by sail | Via a sailboat or sailing ship. |
| to order | As ordered or requested; to fulfil a command or request. |
| in bend | (heraldry) Of figures: placed in a slanting direction from the dexter chief to the sinister base. |
| in public | In view of other people, who may be strangers. |
| in writing | via a written message, as opposed to verbally or via other means. |
| at last | (Idiomatic) After a long time; eventually. |
| like a kid in a candy store | (simile) Elated or excited as a result of having many options to choose from. |
| by steam | Via a steam-powered boat or ship. |
| to pieces | &lit to piece |
| in pup | pregnant with puppies |
| at latter Lammas | (idiomatic British) Never. |
| like a lamb to the slaughter | (simile) helplessly and innocently, without knowing the unpleasant consequences. |
| on the outs | (chiefly US idiomatic) On unfriendly terms; estranged. |
| by the book | (Idiomatic) In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures. |
| outside the box | (Idiomatic) Beyond the bounds of convention. |
| to rights | Into proper order; properly. |
| at least | (focus) At the least; at a minimum or lower limit. |
| for good | (Idiomatic) Forever; permanently. |
| upon a stound | (obsolete) in a moment |
| like a man | (colloquial simile) bravely, decisively and without complaining |
| on the outside looking in | Alternative form of on the outside, looking in |
| by the by | used to introduce a new topic; incidentally |
| in bits | (UK slang) In a state of great hilarity. |
| at leisure | free from any occupation; not busy; idle |
| upon a sudden | (obsolete) all of a sudden; suddenly |
| on the outside, looking in | (Idiomatic) Excluded from a group, process, or opportunity, and feeling downhearted as a result. |
| by the bye | Alternative spelling of by the by |
| in black and white | (Idiomatic) Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas. |
| in quick sticks | In a hurry; rapidly. |
| at length | For a long time. |
| for good measure | (Idiomatic) In excess of the minimum required; Added as an extra |
| upon one's speed | (obsolete) At speed; moving rapidly. |
| like a million bucks | (simile colloquial) extremely good or well |
| on the Pat and Mick | (Cockney rhyming slang) Sick; out of commission due to being unwell. |
| by the ears | In a state of conflict; fighting, scuffling. |
| in blood | (hunting) In a state of perfect health and vigour. |
| in rags | Dressed in very old, torn clothes. |
| at loggerheads | (figuratively) unable to agree; opposing |
| for goodness' sake | (idiomatic euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance. |
| upon the by | (obsolete) by the by; incidentally |
| like a million dollars | (simile colloquial) extremely good or well |
| on the pat and mick | Alternative form of on the Pat and Mick |
| by the eye | (obsolete) In abundance. |
| to scale | (of a model) such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original |
| in bloom | Blooming, blossoming, having flowers opening. |
| at long last | (Idiomatic) at last |
| for goodness' sakes | (idiomatic euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance. |
| like a moth to a flame | Alternative form of like a moth to the flame |
| on the pill | (idiomatic of a woman) Using oral contraceptives. |
| by the Grace of God | (Idiomatic) By divine right. |
| to some extent | Partly; in part. |
| around one's ears | Alternative form of about one's ears |
| in reality | When actually done or put into practice. |
| at loose ends | (US Canada) Without any activity or purpose. |
| inside the box | (Idiomatic) Restricted by convention |
| damned if one does and damned if one doesn't | (Idiomatic) A situation where either choice results in a negative outcome; dilemma. |
| upon the tapis | Under discussion or consideration. |
| like a moth to flame | Alternative form of like a moth to the flame |
| on the piss | (slang vulgar) Drinking alcoholic beverages. |
| around Robin Hood's barn | (Idiomatic) the long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route |
| in broad daylight | In ample natural illumination, during the daytime. |
| in recent memory | (Idiomatic) In living memory. |
| at most | At the most; at a maximum or upper limit. |
| pro parte | In part; used in nomenclature to denote that a taxon includes more than one currently recognized entity, and that only one of those entities is being considered. |
| like a moth to the flame | Inescapably allured by something harmful. |
| on the plus side | (Idiomatic) Positively; from a favorable view or perspective. |
| to taste | (cooking) Depending on personal taste. |
| around the bend | Alternative form of round the bend (crazy, insane). |
| upon the whole matter | archaic form of on the whole |
| by the numbers | (Idiomatic) to do something exactly, precisely, or in a formulaic way. |
| around the clock | (duration idiomatic) All the time, or seemingly all the time; constantly. |
| at no time | Never. |
| for it | quickly, with haste |
Note: these words have been obtained from Wiktionary and have been classified and improved through automated computer linguistics processes.