Thesaurus

“a”

The following 252 entries include the term a.

Entries 121–135 of 252
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bears a hand

phrase

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

beaten a retreat

phrase

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

beating a retreat

phrase

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

beats a retreat

phrase

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

blew a gasket

phrase

to become very angry

blowing a gasket

phrase

to become very angry

blown a gasket

phrase

to become very angry

blows a gasket

phrase

to become very angry

bore a hand

phrase

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

borne a hand

phrase

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

building a fire under

phrase

to rouse to strong feeling or action

builds a fire under

phrase

to rouse to strong feeling or action

built a fire under

phrase

to rouse to strong feeling or action

came a cropper

phrase

to be unsuccessful

carried a torch (for)

phrase

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

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