APPENDIX A-2

DLP Quarter 1, Week 4, day 3

COMMON IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. after all – in spite of the situation

He returned to his hometown after all.

2. all along – all the time

I knew all about his little secret all along.

3. all ears – eager to listen

I am all ears, please tell me about the party.

4. all of a sudden- suddenly

All of a sudden, he refused to pay.

5. all the same- no difference

If it’s all the same to you, let’s start at two.

6. all thumbs – clumsy

He can’t fix anything. He is all thumbs.

7. as a rule – generally , usually

As a rule, we offer a 5% discount.

8. as far as I know – if I have correct information

As far as I know, he stayed home all day.

9. As for/as to – concerning
As for your report, we’ll discuss it tomorrow.

10. as well – also; too

He knows Math and Physics as well.

11. at all- (not) in the smallest degree

He doesn’t know French at all.

12. at first sight – from the first glance

It was love at first sight.

13. at odds with – in disagreement

He is at odds with everyone!

14. at random – without order or plan

He chose those places at random.

15. at this point – at this time

At this point, we can’t turn back.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM25qYocm9U