IDIOMS are common phrases or terms whose meanings are not literal, but are figurative and only known through their common uses.
So, an IDIOM is a natural manner of speaking to a native speaker of a language.
Take a look at the following idioms which start with letter A and have fun:
A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
A Blessing In Disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first.
A Chip On Your Shoulder: Being upset for something that happened in the past.
A Dime A Dozen: Anything that is common and easy to get.
A Doubting Thomas: A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.
A Drop in the Bucket: A very small part of something big or whole.
A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted: It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.
A Leopard Can't Change His Spots: You cannot change who you are.
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words: A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily.
A Slap on the Wrist: A very mild punishment.
A Taste Of Your Own Medicine: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
A Toss-Up: A result that is still unclear and can go either way.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.
Add Fuel To The Fire: Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.
Against The Clock: Rushed and short on time.
All Bark And No Bite: When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.
All Greek to me: Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.
All In The Same Boat: When everyone is facing the same challenges.
An Arm And A Leg: Very expensive. A large amount of money.
An Axe To Grind: To have a dispute with someone.
Apple of My Eye: Someone who is cherished above all others.
As High As A Kite: Anything that is high up in the sky.
At The Drop Of A Hat: Willing to do something immediately.
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