[against the grain] {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the […]

[against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a […]

[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In […]

[ahead of time] {adv. phr.} Before the expected time; early. * […]

[all along] or ({informal}) [right along] {adv. phr.} All the time; […]

[all at once] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; together. […]

[all but] {adv. phr.} Very nearly; almost. * /Crows all but […]

[all in all] (2) or [in all] {adv. phr.} When everything […]

[all in good time] {adv. phr.} Some time soon, when the […]

[all in one piece] {adv. phr.} Safely; without damage or harm. […]