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A Far Cry
A Far Cry : Adam’s Ale :Pure water Adam’s ale is truly the elixir of life.
Adam’s Apple :
The Adam’s apple is a bulge in the throat mostly seen in men.
A Day Late and A Dollar Short :
If something is a day and a dollar short, it is too little, too late.
Add Fuel To The Fire :
If people add fuel to the fire, they make a bad situation worse.
Ravi was already late. The flat tyre in his car added fuel to this fire.
Addicted To :
Given up to something bad habit
Don’t trust him. She is addicted to telling lies.
Add Insult To In Injury :
When people add insult to injury, they make a bad situation even worse.
Ad Hoc :
For the special purpose only
The President expressed himself in favour of a permanent body to ad hoc commissions of inquiry.
Ad Interim :
For the meantime
The union government has sanctioned an ad interim relief of USD $ 5,000 to each family affected by the earthquake.
Ad Libitum :
As much as you please
Very well gentlemen, torture your prisoners ad libitum. I shall interfere no more.
Ad Nauseam :
Until people are tired and sick of the subject
Every woman is good at relating petty scandals ad nauseam.
Ad Valorem :
According to the value
An ad valorem duty of ten per cent is imposed on all goods coming into Japan.
A Far Cry :
Seemingly impossible, still a long way
The realization of my dreams is still a far cry for me.
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