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at this point in time |
now, at this time
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At this point in time, ten cases of AIDS have been reported.
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at will |
freely, without restraint
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He shared his feelings, speaking at will about his problems.
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at your beck and call |
serving you, doing everything for you
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You don't have to be at his beck and call, doing whatever he asks.
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at your fingertips |
easy to find, ready to use
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When I repair a car, I like to have all my tools at my fingertips.
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attaboy (that a boy) |
good work, well done, 'at a boy
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Whenever I win, Don says, "Attaboy! Good game!"
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attagirl (that a girl) |
good work, well done, 'at a girl
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When Judy gets good grades, her mom says, "Attagirl, Judy!"
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away out |
(See way out)
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away out of line |
(See way out of line)
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away to the races |
going without a problem, smooth sailing
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When they approve our business loan, we'll be away to the races.
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awesome |
great, super, bonzer, totally awesome
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We had an awesome time in Rome! It was a great trip!
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