Confusing Phrases Archives - Page 36 of 331

Ancient lights vs Old Lights

ancient lights—(UK Law) the legal right of a house owner to receive daylight through windows:

amuse oneself with something—do smth. to pass the time and not become bored:

amoral behavior—behavior demonstrating an utter absence of morality:

amiable person—smb. of a kind that deserves to be liked:

along the line—at some point during the course of a situation or activity:

ally oneself with sb—unite with a person in opposition to smb. else:

allow for something—(also: make allowance for something ) take smth. into consideration:

allied to a nation—(of a nation) related to another nation or connected by common origin:

I think the picture showed a guy in armor kneeling … No way to tell for sure with colors all washed out.

All the way—(U.S. coll., of hamburgers, etc.) with all available extras, such as mustard, relish, etc.

All hours—very late or very early hours.

All the best—is used as a farewell or to close an informal letter.