Confusing Phrases Archives - Page 30 of 331

At home in something vs At home with something

at home in something—very competent in a particular subject (with the implication that it makes a person feel confident and relaxed):

at home—(predic.) very competent in smth. (with the implication that it makes a person feel confident and relaxed):

at high pressure—1. (of matter) when strongly pressed:

on the hazard— = at hazard 2:

at hand—(also: on hand) within easy reach; close by:

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase full time—

Note: Neither expression correlates in meaning with the phrase with all one’s strength—using as much physical effort as one can:

at full length—

at first—in the beginning; originally:

at dusk—at the time when the twilight is setting in:

at danger—(of a signal on a railway line, etc.): in the position giving a warning of danger:

at command—said of smth. at one’s disposal (and ready to be used)