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Ahead of the game
The idiom ahead of the game means being well prepared or more advanced than others. It suggests planning and smart thinking. This idiom likely stems from sports gambling, where you gained an advantage if you were already ahead.By studying early, she stayed ahead of the game.
All dolled up
All dolled up means to make yourself look pretty using makeup and fancy clothes. It is commonly used to describe getting ready for a party or event.She got all dolled up for the end of year function.
All in the same boat
The idiom all in the same boat means everyone is in the same situation, or sharing the same circumstances. Good or bad, it affects everyone equally. The orgin of this idiom is the literal image of a group of people all in the same boat.We all failed the test, so we’re in the same boat.
All of a Sudden
The phrase all of a sudden means happening quickly and without warning. It is often used for surprising events.It is simply a common way of saying something happened suddenly.
All of a sudden, the dog started barking.
All work and no play
The idiom all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy means that only focussing on work with no time for leisure makes a person boring and unhappy.
Another string to your bow
To add another string to your bow means having an extra skill, talent, or resource to use as a backup, which increases your options or chances of success.This idiom originated centuries ago from the practise of medieval archers carrying a spare bowstring in case the first one broke.
I decided to do a short course at college, to add another string to my bow.
Apple of my eye
The idiom the apple of my eye means someone who is loved very much. It is often used for children or close family members. The origin is from 9th century Old English, when the pupil of the eye was called the "apple". If you called someone the apple of your eye it meant they were as precious to you as your ability to see.My daughter is the apple of my eye.
Around the corner
The phrase around the corner is used to mean something will happen soon. It can be used to talk about something close by "he lives just around the corner" or an event that will happen soon.Summer holidays are just around the corner.
As Clear as Day
The idiom as clear as day means very obvious and easy to understand.This phrase compares a clear solution to a clear day, where you can see a long way.
It was clear as day that she was upset.