| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| ass [B] |
buttocks, backside, butt
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Those jeans fit you, but they're a little tight around the ass.
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| ass into gear |
moving, working, doing
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After holidays, I'll get my ass into gear and paint the house.
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| ass on the line |
be accountable for an error or failure, take the rap
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I sent the package Overnight Air Mail, because my ass is on the line if it arrives late.
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| ass over teakettle |
falling over backwards, head over heels
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The cowboy knocked him off his feet - ass over teakettle!
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| at a glance |
with one look, a quick look
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I could see at a glance that the car was unsafe. A wheel was loose.
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| at a good clip |
fast, at a high speed
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When you passed us you were going at a pretty good clip.
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| at a loss for words |
unable to think of a reply or something to say
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When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.
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| at a moment's notice |
with little warning, on short notice
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We may call you at a moment's notice - whenever we need help.
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| at all |
in any way, in the least
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"Are you sleepy?" "No. Not at all."
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| at bay |
at a distance, away from you
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The smoke keeps the mosquitoes at bay. They don't like smoke.
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