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Aim at vs Aim for

Aim for something— = aim at something 2

Ahead of time—(usually showing approval) earlier than expected.

Ahead of one’s time—(of people, new ideas, etc.) too advanced to be accepted by one’s contemporaries.

Agree to something—(of a suggestion, statement, etc.) view with favor; accept what has been proposed.

Again and again—(also: time and again) habitually; repeatedly.

After the manner of someone—(of a painting, etc.) executed in conscious imitation of somebody’s manner or style.

After all is said and done—when everything is settled or concluded.

After a time—when a short time has elapsed.

Advise someone of something—give a person information or warning about something.

Advance on something—move towards a place (in order to attack, etc.)

Advance of science—progress or improvement in science.

Admonish someone for something—reprove a person on account of something.