As Idioms

(English Idioms & Sayings)
as a last resort

- if everything else fails
As a last resort we decided to borrow some money from my father to buy the car.

as a matter of fact

- actually
As a matter of fact we have been to the history museum many times.

as a result of (something)

- because of something that has happened
As a result of the car accident my friend could not work for several months.

as a rule

- usually, as a habit
As a rule I get up at 7:00 every morning.

as far as

- to the extent or degree of something
As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.

as far as possible

- as much as possible
We went as far as possible with the project before we had to stop.

as good as one's word

- to be dependable in keeping one's promises
My friend is always as good as his word and you can always trust him.

as if

- in the same way that something would be, that
The drink tastes as if it were made with orange juice.
It seemed as if the whole town came to the concert.

as long as

- provided that, on condition that
"As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car."

as luck would have it

- by chance
As luck would have it I was able to borrow some clothes to wear to the party.

as one

- as if a group were one person
The crowd stood up as one and began to cheer for the team.

as soon as

- just after something, when
I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.

as such

- the way something is
"As such, I will not be able to approve your application for a loan."

as the crow flies

- by the most direct way, along a straight line between two places
As the crow flies, it is about 6 kilometers between my house and my office.

as to

- with regard to, according to
"As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow."
The players were put into groups as to their ability.

as usual

- most of the time, following the usual pattern
As usual, the girl forgot to bring her book to class.

as well

- in addition, also, too
I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.

as well as

- in addition to
"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."

as yet

- until now, up to the present
As yet, our secretary has not told us about her plans to leave the company.


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