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albatross around one's neck

Guilt, the haunting past, an unforgettable problem.

Even though it was an accident, John's father's death has been an albatross around John's neck.

alive and kicking

Very active; vigorous; full of energy.

Grandpa was taken to the hospital with pneumonia, but he was discharged yesterday and is alive and kicking.

alive with

Crowded with; filled with.

The lake was alive with fish.

The stores were alive with people the Saturday before Christmas.

all along

All the time; during the whole time; from the beginning (without change).

Все время; в течении какого-то определенного времени.

I knew all along that we would win.

Jeremy has known about my problems all along.

Всё это время Джереми знал о моих проблемах.

She knew all along that we'd never agree with his plan.

You're smiling! Did you know all along that I'd give you a birthday present?

all around

Вокруг, кругом, везде.

I looked all around but I still can't find my keys.

Я посмотрел всё вокруг, но так и не могу найти ключи.

all at once

At the same time; together.

Bill can play the piano, sing, and lead his orchestra all at once.

The teacher told the children to talk one at a time; if they all talked at once, she could not understand them.

Without warning; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly.

All at once Millie got up and left the house without any explanation.

All at once we heard a shot and the soldier fell to the ground.

All of a sudden the ship struck a rock.

all better

Fully recovered; all well again; no longer painful. Usually used to or by children.

"All better now," he kept repeating to the little girl.

all but

Very nearly; almost.

Crows all but destroyed a farmer's field of corn.

The hikers were exhausted and all but frozen when they were found.