Blackbook [ IDIOMS ] Page 109

[00:00.10] As the crow flies.

[00:01.67] Referring to the shortest or most direct route between two points.

[00:07.24] As thick as two short planks.

[00:10.70] Extremely stupid or lacking intelligence.

[00:14.41] Ask for trouble.

[00:17.33] Act in a way that is likely to result in problems or difficulties.

[00:22.92] Asleep at the wheel.

[00:26.11] Not attentive or vigilant in one's duties or responsibilities.

[00:31.68] Assume airs.

[00:34.34] Pretend to have superiority or act haughtily.

[00:38.86] At a loss.

[00:41.24] Unable to decide or unsure about something.

[00:45.77] At a stretch.

[00:48.17] Continuously or without interruption for an extended period.

[00:53.47] At any cost.

[00:56.13] Under any circumstances or regardless of the price.

[01:00.93] At beck and call.

[01:03.84] Available and ready to respond to someone's every request or command.

[01:09.69] At daggers drawn.

[01:12.87] In a state of hostility or intense conflict with someone.

[01:17.65] At each other's throats.

[01:20.58] Engaged in heated arguments or fighting.

[01:25.09] At large.

[01:27.22] Refers to a criminal who has escaped or is not yet captured.

[01:32.52] At loggerheads.

[01:35.44] In a state of strong disagreement or conflict with someone.

[01:40.50] At loose ends.

[01:43.42] In a state of uncertainty or lacking direction or purpose.

[01:48.99] At one's elbow.

[01:51.64] Being close to or next to someone.

[01:55.10] At one's wit's end.

[01:58.29] Feeling puzzled, perplexed, or overwhelmed with problems.

[02:03.32] At random.

[02:05.97] In a random or haphazard manner.

[02:09.95] At sea.

[02:12.08] Feeling lost, confused, or uncertain about something.

[02:17.14] At short notice.

[02:20.33] With little warning or time for preparation.

[02:23.79] At sixes and sevens.

[02:26.98] In a state of disorder or confusion.

[02:30.95] At a snail's pace.

[02:33.60] Doing something very slowly or at a very leisurely pace.

[02:39.19] At somebody's expense.

[02:41.84] Paid for or borne by someone else.

[02:46.09] At stake.

[02:48.45] In danger or at risk.

[02:51.38] At the drop of a hat/dime.

[02:54.82] Without any hesitation or instantly.

[02:58.82] At the eleventh hour.

[03:01.75] At the very last moment or just before a deadline.

[03:06.54] At the top of your lungs.

[03:09.46] Shouting or screaming extremely loudly.

[03:14.00] At variance with.

[03:16.64] In opposition or disagreement with something or someone.