against one's will
- to be without a person's consent or agreement
The police took the man to jail against his will.
against the clock
- before a particular time
We worked against the clock to finish the project.
ahead of one's time
- ideas or attitudes that are more advanced than those of other people
The ideas of the politician were ahead of his time.
ahead of schedule
- before the time on a schedule that has been decided
We finished our work ahead of schedule.
ahead of the game
- to have done more than necessary
We worked hard all week in order to be ahead of the game on Monday morning.
ahead of time
- earlier than arranged or planned
We started the meeting ahead of time so that we could go home early.
aim at (something)
- to plan or try to reach a target
We are aiming at a big increase in sales next year.
air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public
- to make public something embarrassing that should be a secret
The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague's dirty laundry in public.
air one's grievances
- to complain (often publicly)
We aired our grievances during the monthly meeting.
air (something) out
- to freshen something by putting it in the open air
We put the blankets outside in order to air them out.
alive and kicking
- to be well and healthy
My aunt is 87 years old and she is very much alive and kicking.
alive and well
- to be well and healthy
The worker was alive and well after the accident.
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