a-bomb(n) :(Am)<slang>a cigarette that contains heroin or marijuana, etc.

a-bomb juice(n) :(Am)<slang>a strong liquor.

abominable(adj) :unpleasant; full of hate; bad. _Lately, the food is extremely abominable, somebody has to deal with it.

abominate(v) :detest; dislike. _I abominate such weather!

about(adv) :almost. _Hurry up, we're late! -OK, I'm about ready.

be about to find pups(v) :<slang>to be pregnant. _John’s in trouble again, the girl he was together with for a month is about to find pups.

That's about the size of it :That's how I consider it, how I see it. _Why do you treat that little doggie so badly? That's about the size of it, don’t interfere!

not about to(adj) :(Am)unwilling to (do sthg). _Will you lend me $200? -I’m sorry I can’t, because I may need money till the end of the month. -Hey, why don’t you tell that you’re not about to.

What about? :1-(used when making a suggestion or offer)_ What about going to the pool? / _What about a quick meal? 2-(used to learn some information about sthg) _What about your exam? 3-(used as an expression of scolding sb for sthg that he/she has not done)_ What about your promise, kiddy, you’ve said that you’d get over 80 , but you got 65.

all abroad(adj) :<rarely used>confused and not able to understand (sthg). _Sometimes, I just forget everything, I go somewhere in my mental world, I just am abroad at that time, you know.

absolutely(adv) :surely; certainly. _Do you think he'll flunk? -Absolutely yes!

abstract(v) :rip off; steal. That guy is accused of abstracting the old lady's bag.

account for(v) :<rarely used>to shoot , trap, kill or catch. There is a ban on accounting for the animals here.

There's no accounting for tastes :(said usually when one disagrees with another person's judgment) It cannot be explained why different people like different things.

AC/DC(adj) :bisexual. _Why does he behave so strange?- Well, he's an AC/DC!

ace(n):a person who has a great skill in the stated activity. _He plays guitar very well. He's an ace at guitar.

within an ace of(adj) :very near to; very close to. _She's very sick, she's within an ace of death.

ace(adj) :capable, very skilled; excellent. _He's an ace marksman.

ace(n) :(Am)<slang>1-a cigarette that contains marijuana. 2-a stupid person; fool.

an/sb's ace in the hole(n) :an advantage that is kept for best use in the future .

hold/have the aces(v) :to have control, power or influence over.

ace(v) :(Am)<slang>to get a very high grade in an exam._ She aced the math test.

ache(v) :to want very much; to be eager ,to desire fully.(used with for or the infinitive)_She aches to talk to Tom Cruise.

Acid, also LCD(n) :an effective drug that causes an eye problem or one to see things in an unusual way.

ack-ack(n) :antiaircraft gun, attack or fire. _Let's go back to the base. They have ack-acks.

acre(n) :a great quantity or amount. He has acres of friends in the jury.

act(v) :to behave so as to be seem. _Don't act so silly!

act(n) :an example of unfaithful behavior that is used to influence people's thoughts, feelings.(used in the phrase put on an act )_The teacher believed his excuse again. He's very successful in putting on an act.

act up(v) :1-to behave childishly, full of fun. _The park is full of children acting up in a joyful way. 2-also play up :to behave mischievously so as to attract attention; to cause suffering, trouble or annoyance by operating badly. _My radio annoys me, it has been acting up all the time I wanna listen.

get in on the/sb's act(v) :to get a share of a/sb's job, esp. any advantages that may come out as a result. _The man tried to get in on her act when she seemed to be successful in her company.

get one's act together(v) :to start working effectively. _Our company is about failing. Let's get our act together.

put on an act(v) :to behave in an affected or pretentious way esp. in order to gain sthg. He always put on an act, when he gets late for the class./ _The child put on an act when he saw his mother has sweets in her hand.

action(n) :energetic and lively activity. _Let's go to the party, where the action is, tonight!

action stations!(interj) :(used when sthg expected or surprising is pending or about to happen _Action stations, guys, Here's my new discovery in science.

as the actress said to the bishop(adv) :<humor>(used to draw attention to a statement, that is not implied to suggest sexual manners or acts, but may be supposed to have so. _After having a quick examination, the doctor told her to undress ,as the actress said to the bishop.

your actual(adj,n) :<humor>the genuine or original (thing or person) _This clock is made of your actual gold./ _A painting by your actual Picasso was stolen from the museum yesterday night. / _Mom, you did that cake yourself, didn't you, it's your actual, huh!

ad, also advert(n) :informal for advertisement.(=a notice of sthg i.e. sale of estates, workers needed, etc. as in a newspaper, on television, radio or hanging on a wall.

not know someone from Adam(v) :not to know who he/she is. _Who's the man sitting next to the bar? -I don't not know him from Adam.

add up(v) :(usually used negatively and not used with -ing form after the verb be.)to seem to happen probably; to be sense ._The president seems to fail, but he is too cocky; he doesn't believe it'll add up.

add up to(v) :to amount to; to be equal to. _His debts add up to over $1000, he has to rob a bank to pay.

add fuel to the flames/fire(v) :to cause to make a tough situation worse, esp. by making someone feel strongly about the problem by one's words or actions. _His mother's sympathetic behaviors about the man's sickness, just add fuel to the flames.

addle(v) :<slang>to confuse or baffle one's mind.

adenoids(n) :(pl.)the swellings between the back of the nose and the throat which makes difficulty in breathing.

adlib(adv) :performing without preparation. _A person has to speak adlib in an oral exam.

ad-lib(v) :to make up words ,or music without preparation; improvise. _The performance would not be applauded greatly, if the actress didn't ad-lib when she forgot her lines.

admire(v) :to be glad, pleased. _I'd admire to dance with you, if you don’t mind.

adorable(adj) :beautiful, attractive. _He's famous for his adorable portraits.

adore(v) :(V+ing)to have pleasure or to like doing sthg. _I adore playing guitar.

adrift(adj,adv) :uncontrollable(ly); astray. _His thoughts went adrift after 20-year service in the prison.

make advances to/towards(v) :to attempt to have relationship with, esp. sexually. _She was very charming, that's why the guys make advances to her all the time.

take advantage of(v) :to make use of sb (esp. of sb's good will, nature or kind behaviors, etc.) for one's own benefit. _I'll give you a piece of advice, Tom. That guy called Martin is an untrusthworthy guy, he'll try to take an advantage of you.

affair(n) :occurring, happening, event. _The quake was a terrible affair.

afraid(adj) :sorry, regretful. (often used to make a statement that might otherwise be unpleasant) _Is your wife with you? -No, she isn't, I'm afraid.

afters(n) :the last part of the meal, dessert. _Mom, what are we having for afters.

ag-fay(n) :(Am)<slang>a homosexual person.

age, also ages(n) :a very long time. _It's been ages since I've first loved.

agent(n) :a salesman who frequently travels.

aggravate(v) :to make sore, annoy and make angry esp. by continual annoyance. _If he aggravates me anymore, I'll have to beat him.

aggravation(n) :irritation, annoyance. _The traffic jam is an aggravation for all the drivers.

aggro(n) :(Am)<slang>intentional or deliberate hostility or attacking.

agonize, also agonise-(Br)(v) :to make an anxious effort; suffer great pain esp. when trying to make decisions. _A perfect officer shouldn't agonize over every decision.

agony aunt(n) :a woman who gives advice to the readers in a newspaper in an agony column.

agony column(n) :a part of the newspaper or magazine that contains letters from the readers about their personal problems and together with the responses to their letters.

pile/put on the agony(v) :to make sthg seem worse or more unpleasant than it really is; to tell an unpleasant affair in a more painful and exaggerated way. _Hey, calm down! ,it's only a short time that he is away. He'll come back soon, just don't please pile on the agony.

agree with(v) :(no passive)(used esp. in negative statements) to be proper for the health of. _The beef doesn't agree with me now, I have a pain in my stomach.

be ahead(v) :to have made an advantage or profit. _She is ahead since she has more friends than the other supervisors.

get ahead(v) :to go ahead or advance someone's particular place or state socially or in the business world. _With the help of his article about the black holes, she got ahead in the newspaper.

streets ahead of(adj) :very much better (than sthg or sb esp. of the same kind) _This dictionary is streets ahead of the others around.

What's sthg in aid of? :What is it used for? _What's this button in aid of mom ? _Don't touch it! It starts the machine.

aim(v) :to decide or intend. _They aim to marry as soon as the war ends.

in the air(adj) :1-(of stories, etc.)being spread from one person to another. _Their engagement is in the air nowadays. 2-also up in the air(adj) :uncertain or not planned exactly. _The military cadets' vacation is still up in the air. 3-likely or probable to happen. _The train's delay is still in the air.

into thin air(adj) :out of sight. _Where are you? I can't see you. You are into thin air.

up in the air(adj) :1-very happy. 2-uncertain.

clear the air(v) :to forget or solve one's problems, worries, etc. esp. by unburdening or discussing with sb.

get the air(v) :<slang>to be refused or rejected.

go up in the air(v) :to become extremely annoyed or irritated.

hot air(n) :impressive or suggestive talk or promise esp. one that will not come true. _You promised me to take me to the cinema for tonight, Johnny, I hope it won't be just the hot air.

airhead, also airbrain(n) :(Am)a stupid person; fool.

airmail(n) :(Am)<slang>garbage material that is thrown out from a window, etc.

roll in the aisles(v) :(of a group of audience, spectators, etc.) (usu. in progressive forms) to become hilarious or amused; to laugh noisily at. _They were rolling in the aisles at the comic show.

a`la(prep) :in the manner of sb or sthg. _Her dress style was a`la Madonna.

smart aleck(n) :a person who is highly proud of oneself and thinks himself/herself as intelluctual or highbrow.; a clever dick.

alibi(n) :an excuse(for failure, etc.) _The same old alibi, you silly loafer!

look alive(v) :to hurry up; rush.

all abroad(adj) :<rarely used>confused and not able to understand (sthg). _Sometimes, I just forget everything, I go somewhere in my mental world, I just am all abroad at that time, you know.

all along(adv) :the whole time from the beginning. _I suspected all along that the old man was the thief.

all the best!(interj) :Best wishes for you.

all of a doodah(adj) :(of a person)in a troublesome situation. (This phrase is not recommended for use by the foreign students.)

all my eye, also all my eye and Betty Martin(n) :meaningless and unreasonable talk; nonsense. _What he told about his career is all my eye!

all eyes(adv) :watching carefully and eagerly. _The guys were all eyes at the Mary's strip show.

all-fired(adj) :(Am) damned; cursed. _Stop that all-fired noise!

All hell broke loose :(Am) Everything is spoiled! or fucked up!

all/other things being equal(adv) :if all/other facts or conditions do not make any difference. _I might, all things being equal, come to the party tonight.

All great minds think alike :<humor>All clever persons make the same decisions.(esp. used to prove one's intelligence and said after sb's same or alike decision or opinion.

all well and good(adj) :(used when a person talks about sthg that he/she doesn't approve of) fine; satisfactory; good. _The basketball is all well and good, but I mostly like football.

all in(adj) :very tired, exhausted. _She's always all in at the end of the day.

all out(adv) :using all one's strength and effort possible. (esp. in the phrase go all out) _He had to go all out to pull up 9 and he could!.

That is sb/sthg all over :That's typical of sb/sthg; That's sb/sthg in every way. _He's late again, that's John all over!.

all-right(adj) :reliable, worthy of admiration. _That man over there isn't an all-right guy, be careful of him.

all round(adv) :in every aspect; in regard to everything. _Taken all round, it's not that disadvantageous buying that car.

all-singing all-dancing(adv) :doing whatever one could to draw attention.

all up (with)(adj) :exhausted; ruined; finished. _It's all up with me, I quit here, I can't stand any longer.

all washed up(adj) :ruined;<slang>fucked up. _Their plans were all washed up!

all the same(adv) :anyway, in any case. _I should crib the words off John all the same even I know it's risky.

all the same to (sb)(adj) :not causing any worry, bother or disturbance, etc. to (sb). _If it's all the same to you, I'll turn the music a bit louder.

and all(adv) :1-and the rest or others alike, etc. _She had a towel and bathrobe and shampoo and all. 2-(used as an intensifying expression of surprise) _Did you get 100 from the test? -Yes, I did and all! (This phrase is not recommended for use by the foreign students)

a bit of all right(n) :1-a charming or attractive person, esp. a girl or a woman. 2-a good or pleasant thing. _Thanks for the joyride, it was just a bit of all right!

for all sb cares/knows :(used to emphasize that sb doesn't know or care at all) but I/he/she/etc. do/does not know/care. _-Where's Johnny, Martha? -He might be in the library for all I care!

not all that(adv) :not very._ She's not all that good at politics.

(not) all there(adj) :(not) intelligent and sensible in making judgments. _What the hell are you saying about him, Are you all there? This is all bullshit!

not at all(interj) :You're welcome; it doesn't matter. _Thank you for taking me to the hospital, Tommy. -Not at all!

of all (the things/persons) :(used as an expression of bother or annoyance to sb or sthg) _I've never thought, you, of all those students here, could flunk that test Chris, you really have disappointed me!

where it's (all) at!(n) :(Am)<slang>where the most lively, active or interesting activity is. _If you like rock music, that concert is really where it's all at!

almighty(adj) :very big, tremendous; great. _It was an almighty crash that nobody survived.

go it alone(v) :to do sthg with no help from others. _She had to go it alone when her husband abandoned with two sons.

let alone(conj) :(usu. after negative statements)(used to indicate that the thing stated before let alone is more likely, suitable, etc. than the one after.) without considering sthg. _How much does it cost? -200$. -Well, it's a steal for that; it doesn't cost 150$, let alone 200$! / _You'll stay home kiddy , let alone go to the cinema.

Get along/away/on/off (with you)! :I don't believe in you! _When will you help me studying math? -Me, I'm very busy nowadays, I guess it's not possible. -Hey, get along with you!; don't you remember the promise you have given.

alsoran(n) :1-a horse that cannot come first, second, or third in a race. _I bet on that alsoran that it'll be the second. 2-any unsuccessful competitor (in a rivalry ,competition, etc.) _He was fired because he was an alsoran in the last rally.

in the altogether :having no clothes on. _Don't come in! I'm in the altogether.

always(adv) :in any case. _I'm always ready for you to help.

ammo(n) :informal for ammunition. (=bullets, bombs, etc. esp. things fired from a weapon.) _The enemy retreated because of the lack of ammo?

amp(n) :informal for amplifier.(=an instrument that is used in radios and tape recorders which makes electrical current or makes the power stronger, music louder, etc.)

ancient history(n) :sthg that is heard and known about too much. _Your mother told us about your childhood. It's just ancient history there's no one here who hasn't listened that story from my mother.

and(conj) :(used between repeated words) used to emphasize and exact difference among the stated things. _You happen to see lots of dictionaries around, but there are dictionaries and dictionaries!

and :to. _Come and see me.?

and how! :That's certainly true.(used to add force one's agreement with a previous statement. _I heard that she won the lottery last week and how!

and no mistake(adv) :without doubt; doubtless.

angel(n) :one who provides money for a theatrical performance or production; a financial supporter, or sponsor. _That lady is an angel. If she weren't, we couldn't perform that play now. 2-a kind and helpful person. _Jimmy, you know I'm very busy, so be an angel and rinse the dishes for me.

angle(n) :an opinion, point of view. _Everybody judge the happenings from different angles.

angry(adj) :mad. _He's angry with the blondes.

answer (sb) back(v) :(esp. of children talking to adults)to reply one's words in a rude way. _Don't answer me back you little kid!

answer/obey a call of nature(v) :<euph>to visit or go to the lavatory. _Just a moment guys, I have to answer a call of nature before going out.

ante(n) :the cost or price of sthg. _I want to buy that walkman. What's its ante?

ante up (sthg)(v) :to (have to) pay (money) because of losing in a game of chance. _He usually antes up when he's out for the casino.

raise/up the ante(v) :to increase the amount of money, needed to have a share in the success of business, company, organization, etc. _We have to raise the ante to eliminate small companies in the contract for the new shopping center.

have ants in one's pants(v) :to be worried, anxious or impatient.

anthropoid(adj) :(of a person )who seems like a monkey. _Why is everybody teasing him? -I guess, it's because he's like an anthropoid.

antique(n) :a historical and ancient object; relic. _That gramophone is a real antique.

at any rate(adv) :in any case; under any circumstances. _At any rate, you have to finish your report by Monday.

not have any(v) :<slang>(usu. in progressive tenses)to refuse to agree unwillingly. _The new employee was almost begging to be able to get a day off but the boss was not having any.

be anybody's guess(v) :(of an activity, affair, result, etc.) to be unknown or certain. _It's anybody's guess if the match will be delayed or not because of the bad weather conditions.

anyhow(adv):1-recklessly; inorderly. _She leaves her room always. 2-also anyway : nevertheless; in any case _He told me not to cut class again ,but I did in anyhow because of the soccer match. 3-,also anyway :(used when keeping on telling a story)_Well anyhow, he and she got in the room , undressed each other and …

anything but(adv) :never; not ever. _The test was anything but easy, I was really flabbergasted by the silly and awkward questions.

as fast/easy/strong ,etc. as anything(adj) : very fast/easy/strong, etc. _The athlete was running as fast as anything.

like anything(adv) :used to emphasize, add force to a verb. _He ran like anything.

anywhere near(adv) :nearly, to an extent. _I made up the answer, it came anywhere near the right one.

sit in the anxious seat(v) :(Am)<slang>to be worried or anxious.

A-OK, also A-okay(adj) :excellent, very good. _It was A-okay performance of Shakespeare.

ape(n) :a person who is ungraceful and awkward in movement, a clumsy person. _He's an ape in billiards, he always throws the balls out of the billiards table.

aped(adj) :(Am)<slang>very drunk.

apology(n) :<often humor>a terrible, bad example of sthg. _Raining on a sunny Sunday is no more than an apology for my unluckiness!

apoplexy(adj) :(of a person)gets angry easily. _Don't say anything about the soccer match to him, he's a little bit apoplexy.

appalling(adj) :very bad. _It was an appalling weather, We couldn't go for a picnic.

appallingly(adv) :terribly, badly. _She treated him appallingly in the office.

apple of one's eye(n) :the most popular or most-liked person or thing. _My new girlfriend is apple of my eye.

in apple-pie-order(adj) :in good condition, or in perfect order. _This is the first time my room is in apple-pie order because of mom's pressure on me.

upset the/sb's apple cart(v) :to ruin or spoil one's plans. _My father's business trip upset our apple cart about the weekend.

apple-sauce(n) :nonsense; meaningless talk.

on approval(adj) :(of goods taken or sent from a shop) to be returned without payment if not fit.

be tied to his/her mother's/father's apron strings(v) :to be under the control of. _Though he's pushing 35 ,he's still tied to his mother's apron strings and he has never married.

argue the toss(v) :to discuss and argue about a decision that has already been taken and impossibly changed. _It's no use to argue the toss, the match will be made on 21^st of October.

argy-bargy, also argie-bargie(n) :(Br)a noisy or lively argument or quarrel.

come/have out of the ark(v) :to be very old. _That tape-recorder really looks as if it has come out of the ark.

chance one's arm(v) :to do sthg that one hasn't done before. _The pop-singer chanced his arm and tried to perform a concert in classical style.

cost sb an arm and a leg(v) :to cost sb a great deal of money.

put the arm on sb(v) :<slang>to put pressure on sb; to insist upon. _His parents put the arm on John in order for him not to attend the theater class, but he seems to deny.

a shot in the arm(n) :a sudden help for sthg or sb esp. that or who is in need of. _The inheritance was just a shot in the arm for him while he was drowning in the debt.

would give one's right arm/ears/eyeteeth /back teeth(v) :to be ready to give up one's possession of great value or importance (for sb or to do sthg) _I'd give my right arm for marrying that beautiful and attractive woman.

a babe in arms(n) :a naive person or a rookie who has no experience in business, life, etc.

up in arms(adj) :[over/about](of a person) very angry and ready to fight. _The employees are up in arms about their low rate of pay.

a/the chink in one's/sb's armor(n) :a weakness or fault in one's sb's defense. _The news reported that the assassination could be avoided if there wouldn't be a chink in the Prime Minister's armor.

around(adv) :1-near and not far away(in both place or time) _Stand around a while ,I'll be back right now. 2-that is available or in activity. _He is one of the best pop singers around.

to have been around(v) :to be well-experienced. _She's to have been around the business acts, this is her fifteenth year in business.

(a)round the clock(adv) :for 24 hours a day. _I want full surveillance, 24 hours, around the clock.

arrival(n):a newborn child. _They expect the arrival to be a girl.

arse-(Br)/ass-(Am)(n) :<taboo><slang> buttocks.

lick sb's arse/boots(v) :<slang>to behave in a way that in order to win sb's favorable opinions or approval, esp. to an influential person who has a high position

my arse!(interj) :(used to express disagreement, disapproval, etc.)I don't believe it!; Certainly not!

not know one's arse from one's elbow(v)<slang><impolite> to know nothing.

a pain in the arse/neck(n) :an annoying or troublesome sb or sthg.

screw the arse off(v) :1-<taboo><slang> (of a man)to have sex with a woman, esp. only for his own satisfaction (This phrase shouldn't be said to a woman because it's very offensive)

shift one's arse(v) :<impolite>to stop wasting time or idling and to start to work or study hard. _You'd better shift your arse and begin studying, there are only two days left for your exam.

stuff/shove/stick up one's arse/jumper(v) :<impolite> to do whatever one wants unless he/she makes trouble or annoyance to sb. _Let him stick up his arse, but if he makes a mistake, I'll just beat him.

think the sun shines out of sb's arse/arse-hole(v) :<taboo><impolite>to have a very good and favorable opinion of sb. _The teacher thinks the sun shines out of Mary's arse-hole just because she always visits him and asks for sthg that he wants, before going down the town.

arse-crawler(n) :<slang>a person who flatters; nestkisser; bootlicker.

arsehole-(Br)/asshole-(Am)(n) :<slang>1-a foolish and troublesome person. 2-the anus.

arse about/ around(v) :(Br)<taboo> <slang>to spend time aimlessly and wastefully.

artillery(n) :firearms of any kind. _They surrendered because of the lack of artillery.

artillery man(n) :(Am)<slang>a drug-addict who uses needle or injection to take the drug from his/her vein.

arty(adj) :claiming to be artistic falsely or as if an artist.

arty-crafty(adj) :pretending to be artistic esp. of making handmade articles in a simple or rustic style.

as different as chalk and cheese(adj) : completely different from each other. _The newborn twins are as different as chalk and cheese.

as free as a bird(adj) :excessively free; not obedient. _He felt as free as a bird after the divorce.

as alike/like as two peas (in a pod)(adj) : same; having much in common.

I thought as much! :I thought so.

get one's ashes hauled(v) :<slang>to have sex with sb.

asinine(adj) :stupid, silly. _Shut up you asinine!

(Well,) I ask you! :What do you think about that!; Would you believe it! _He really deserved to be punished, Well, I ask you!

ask/look for it/trouble(v) :1-to behave in a troublesome way. _If you run the red light, you're really asking for trouble. 2-(of a woman) to behave in a charming way to cause a man attracted or allured by her beauty or charm, esp. in a sexual way.

ass(n) :a foolish, silly person. _Buzz off, you silly ass!

chew sb's ass out(v) :<slang>to scold or reprimand sb severely.

on one's ass(adj) :(Am)<slang> 1-very tired; exhausted; weary. 2-very drunk.

My ass is dragging! :(Am)<slang>I'm extremely exhausted, I cannot even move!

assbite(n) :(Am)<slang>scolding; tick off. _The teacher gave the class a sharp assbite because of the noise in the classroom.

asshole(n) :(Am)<slang>1-the buttocks or anus. 2-a dishonest and worthless person.

asskisser(n) :(Am)<slang>a troublesome officer who makes the soldiers work very hard.

ass-sucker(n) :<slang> nest-kisser.

assault(v) :to violate or rape.

astronomical(adj) :great in amount. _He lost the bet again, he has astronomical debts.

astronomically(adv) :greatly; enormously; tremendously.

be at it(v) :to do sthg bad or wrong for two or more times. _I've told you not to go out before finishing your homework. If you're at it again, I won't let you go out for a week.

at the double(adv) :rapidly; quickly. _He moves at the double because he's a little bit late.

atrocious(adj) :1-abominable,very bad; distasteful _It was an atrocious dinner with his family. 2-offensive _He had a atrocious speech at the lecture.

atrocity(n) :1-sthg that is bad or unpleasant _I don't like my car anymore. It seems like an atrocity for me. 2-sthg that is offensive.

aunt, auntie, aunty(n) :1-the sister of one's of mother/father or the wife of one's uncle. _Can you fix up a meal for me, aunty! 2-a woman who is familiar with a child or his/her parents ._Howdy, aunt, shall we go for a swim?

an Aunt Sally(n) :sb or sthg at which people unburden or tell their unsatisfied feelings, anger, frustration, etc. or sthg people laugh at. _Nowadays, I feel myself quite lonely, I need an Aunt Sally to talk to.

Aussie(n) :an Australian person.

auto(n) :abbrev. for automobile, car. _You can rent an auto here.

auto(v) :to go or travel by automobile.

average out(v) :to come to an average or standard esp. after increasing or decreasing. _The prices average out over the spring season.

get away/along (with you)! :You can't deceive me; I don't believe you!

get away from it all(v) :to escape from troubles, worries, or difficulties of one's busy life, work, assignment, etc.(e.g. by going out on a holiday)

away back(adv) :a long time ago. _Away back before the World War II,….

awful(adj) :1-very bad, unpleasant. _It was an awful race, my horse couldn't come even the third. 2-extreme; great. _I suffer awful hunger.

awful also awfully(adv) :very, extremely. _She was awful regretful after the marriage.

an awkward customer(n) :a person or animal that is difficult or dangerous to handle, deal with. _He's an awkward customer, don't try to tell him that you're right.

A.W.O.L.(adj) :(of a member of the army) absent without leave; absent without permission. _Where's Sergeant Keaton? A.W.O.L. as always!

ax, axe(v):1-to get rid of or remove as useless from a job or a system of services etc. _By the end of the year, 250 jobs will be axed by the government. 2-to dismiss, fire or sack. 3-to reduce (i.e costs).

get the ax(v) :1-<slang>to be dismissed from one's job, position, etc. 2-to be stopped or ended, because of having no money, or getting no help, support, etc. from sb else. _The new project got the ax after the resignation of the Minister. 3-to execute sb by hanging, as a punishment.

have an axe to grind(v) :to do sthg in order to gain an advantage, profit, etc. (esp. dishonestly) _Nobody believed that he took bribe :He's always said to have no axe to grind.