Thesaurus

“a”

The following 252 entries include the term a.

Entries 31–45 of 252
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a mite

phrase

to some degree or extent

a pop

phrase

for each one

as a matter of fact

phrase

to tell the truth

as a rule

phrase

according to the usual course of things

a shot

phrase

for each one

a tad

phrase

to some degree or extent

at a loss

phrase

faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do

a throw

phrase

for each one

a touch

phrase

to some degree or extent

a trifle

phrase

in a very small quantity or degree

bear a hand

phrase

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

beat a retreat

phrase

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

blow a gasket

phrase

to become very angry

build a fire under

phrase

to rouse to strong feeling or action

by a long shot

phrase

by a considerable margin

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