Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing as, including its inflections. Clear word filter
5 idioms
as a rule
CEFR B1usually or in most situations
Neutral
no free lunch
CEFR B1everything has a cost; you cannot get something for nothing
Neutral
Matching variant: there's no such thing as a free lunch
as luck would have it
CEFR B2By a fortunate coincidence, often introducing an unexpectedly helpful event.
Neutral
business as usual
CEFR B2normal activities continuing despite a disruption or unusual circumstances
Neutral
take something as read
CEFR B2to treat a statement as already established and beyond further discussion
Neutral