idioms A

Idioms A

about time = finally. It's about time they got married. They've been living together for five years. (be) about to = almost, soon He's just about to blow out the candles on his birthday cake. after all = after everything that happened / despite the facts This was an expensive car, but I decided to buy it after all. all of a sudden = something happens quickly. All of a sudden, the boy slipped while riding on his skateboard. as if = similar; something has a similar quality. His headache was so bad it felt as if his head was in a vise. as soon as = after something happens; immediately after Nguyen started to eat his food as soon as it was served to him. as well as = and She's strong as well as beautiful.