A-Idioms Part I

Question 1

at one’s wit’s end

Answer 1

perplexed, confused

Question 2

at one’s fingertips

Answer 2

complete knowledge

Question 3

at the spur of the moment

Answer 3

without delay

Question 4

all in all

Answer 4

most important

Question 5

at close quarters

Answer 5

on close examination

Question 6

apple-pie order

Answer 6

in perfect order

Question 7

above board

Answer 7

honest and straightforward

Question 8

above all

Answer 8

before everything else

Question 9

as fit as a fiddle

Answer 9

strong and healthy

Question 10

at random

Answer 10

aimlessly

Question 11

at a lose end

Answer 11

unoccupied, idle

Question 12

at odds

Answer 12

in dispute

Question 13

an apple of discord

Answer 13

cause of quarrel

Question 14

at cross purposes

Answer 14

have conflicting intentions

Question 15

one’s own heart

Answer 15

to one’s liking

Question 16

At the bottom

Answer 16

to be mainly responsible for

Question 17

at a loss

Answer 17

to be unable to decide

Question 18

at daggers drawn

Answer 18

to have bitter enmity

Question 19

at large

Answer 19

absconding, to keep unchained

Question 20

at sea

Answer 20

not understanding or not knowing what to do

Question 21

add fuel to the fire

Answer 21

cause a conflict or difficult situation to worsen or intensify

Question 22

at sixes and sevens

Answer 22

in a state of total confusion or disarray

Question 23

assume airs

Answer 23

to pretend to be superior or more important than others

Question 24

Argus-eyed

Answer 24

to be very observant, vigilant, or sharp-sighted

Question 25

at a stone's throw

Answer 25

a very short distance

Question 26

a baker's dozen

Answer 26

thirteen, avoiding a beating

Question 27

have a bee in one's bonnet

Answer 27

be preoccupied or obsessed with something

Question 28

a big draw

Answer 28

a big source of attraction

Question 29

a bird's eye view

Answer 29

to see something from a high vantage point, or to have an overall view of something

Question 30

a black sheep

Answer 30

a person who is different from the rest of a group, especially a family member who doesn't fit in

Question 31

a bolt from the blue

Answer 31

something completely unexpected that surprises you very much

Question 32

a brown study

Answer 32

a mood of deep absorption or thoughtfulness

Question 33

Achilles' heel

Answer 33

a weakness or vulnerability in a person or system

Question 34

a cock and bull story

Answer 34

a story that is far-fetched, unbelievable, or obviously not true

Question 35

a cry in the wilderness

Answer 35

a warning or plea that is ignored or goes unheeded