Полезная лексика

above board - honest, open - честный, открытый
His business dealings are above board.
after all - in spite of the situation; nevertheless - I knew it!
After all, I was right! He returned to his hometown after all.
against the grain - contrary to someone's feelings, principles - против чьих-то чувств, принципов, желаний
His plan goes against the grain with her because she doesn't like cheating.
all along - all the time - все время; всегда
I knew about his little secret all along.
all ears - eager to listen - весь во внимании
I am all ears.
all of a sudden - suddenly - неожиданно
All of a sudden, he refused to pay.
all the same - no difference - все равно; без разницы
If it's all the same to you, let's start at two.
all thumbs - clumsy - неуклюжий, неумелый
He can't fix anything, he's all thumbs.
apple of one's eye - very dear, precious - очень дорогой, драгоценный; зеница ока
Her son is the apple of her eye.
as a rule - generally, usually - как правило
As a rule, we offer a 5% discount.
as far as I know - if I have correct information - насколько я знаю
As far as I know, he stayed home all day.
as far as someone / something is concerned - concerning; in reference to - что касается кого-то, чего-то
As far as I am concerned, both the book and the movie are good. As far as your report is concerned, we'll discuss it tomorrow.
as for / as to - concerning; in reference to - что касается; относительно
As for me, you can always rely on my support. As for your report, we'll discuss it tomorrow.
as well - also; too - тоже; также
He knows math and physics as well.
at all - (not) in the smallest degree - совсем (не)
He doesn't know French at all. I don't like it at all.
at first sight - from the first glance; at once; at first glance - с первого взгляда; сразу же; на первый взгляд
It was love at first sight. At first sight, it seems easy to do.
at odds with - in disagreement -не в ладах
He is at odds with everyone!
at random - without order or plan - наугад; без плана
He chose those places at random.
at this point - at this time - на данном этапе
At this point, we can't turn back.