At a loss for words
Speechless, unable to speak. I was at a loss for words when i met my friend after many years.
At a loss
In a state of uncertainty or bewilderment. We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.
Assault and battery
A criminal charge where one violently attacks and beats someone. Assault and battery is the combination of two violent crimes: assault (the... Read more →
Asleep at the switch
To not be alert to an opportunity If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not taking their responsibilities very carefully or being alert... Read more →
Ask (someone) out
To ask a person for a date. My friend finally asked the woman at the bank out.
Ask for trouble
To behave in a way that will likely cause trouble. The boy is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
Ask for the moon
To ask for something enormous or unreasonable - maybe impossible to obtain. The woman is asking for the moon. She will never get what she wants.
Ask for (something)
To deserve something, to receive just punishment for something. The boy is asking for some kind of punishment for what he is doing.
As yet
Until now, up to the present. As yet, our secretary has not talked about her plans to leave the company.
As well as (someone or something)
In addition to someone or something. Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel.