Thesaurus

“a”

The following 252 entries include the term a.

Entries 61–75 of 252
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have a grip on

phrase

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

have a soft spot for

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to take pleasure in

hold a brief for

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to promote the interests or cause of

hold a candle to

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to come near or nearer to in character or quality

in a breeze

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without difficulty

in a fume

phrase

feeling or showing anger

in a huff

phrase

feeling or showing anger

in a hurry

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with great speed

in a lather

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being in a state of increased activity or agitation

in a nutshell

phrase

in a few words

in a pet

phrase

feeling or showing anger

in a word

phrase

in a few words

kick up a fuss

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to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

knock for a loop

phrase

to cause an unpleasant surprise for

like a shot

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with great speed

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