Thesaurus

“à”

The following 252 entries include the term à.

Entries 181–195 of 252
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has a fit

phrase

to become very angry

has a go at

phrase

to make an effort to do

has a grip on

phrase

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

has a soft spot for

phrase

to take pleasure in

having a fit

phrase

to become very angry

having a go at

phrase

to make an effort to do

having a grip on

phrase

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

having a soft spot for

phrase

to take pleasure in

held a brief for

phrase

to promote the interests or cause of

held a candle to

phrase

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

holding a brief for

phrase

to promote the interests or cause of

holding a candle to

phrase

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

holds a brief for

phrase

to promote the interests or cause of

holds a candle to

phrase

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

kicked up a fuss

phrase

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

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