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
as a rule
CEFR B1usually or in most situations
no free lunch
CEFR B1everything has a cost; you cannot get something for nothing
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.
business as usual
CEFR B2normal activities continuing despite a disruption or unusual circumstances
cool as a cucumber
CEFR B2very calm and composed, especially under pressure
take something as read
CEFR B2to treat a statement as already established and beyond further discussion
your guess is as good as mine
CEFR B2I do not know the answer either
catch as catch can
CEFR C1using whatever opportunities or resources happen to be available