Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty ( one does more work than is required ... ) Above and beyond the call of duty describes work done which was more than required. Example: \'What th...

Above Average ( better than most ... ) Something which is above average is better than most of the others, though still not really good. Example: \'Are you a very good tennis playe...

Above Suspicion ( that person cannot be suspected ... ) One who cannot be suspected because of position or reputation is above suspicion. Example: \'In this case, no one person is ...

Acknowledge Receipt Of It ( make a record to confirm that one received it ... ) You acknowledge receipt of something when you let another know that you got it. Example: \'As soon a...

Across The Board ( it will apply to all; all will be affected by it ... ) Across the board means it applies to everyone evenly. Example: \'We will have a 10 percent pay cut across ...

Act High And Mighty ( act like one is better or more important than others ... ) A person who is acting high and mighty is acting like she is better than other people. Example: \'W...

Add Insult To Injury ( a person has been hurt, then something is said which makes that person feel even worse ... ) To hurt a person and then speak rudely is to add insult to injur...

Address Him As Your ( speak to someone in the manner that is expected ... ) To address someone as something is to talk to that person respectfully considering who he is. Example: \...

Advise Against Something ( recommend that you not do that ... ) To advise against it is to recommend that one not do it. Example: \'Do you recommend that I talk with the boss?\' Re...

After Hours ( the time after the place is closed ... ) After hours is the time after an office or a bar is closed. Example: \'Sorry, we don\'t see patients after hours.\' Another e...