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as --- as ---
Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative.
I didn't do as badly today as I did yesterday.
John is as tall as his father now.
John's father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible.
The sick girl was not hungry, but her mother told her to eat as much as she could.
Also used in the form so --- as in some sentences, especially negative sentences.
This hill isn't nearly so high as the last one we climbed.
Often used in similes (comparisons that are figures of speech). Most similes in conventional use are cliches, avoided by careful speakers and writers.
Jim's face was as red as a beet after he made the foolish mistake.
The baby mouse looked as big as a minute.
as a last resort
In lieu of better things; lacking better solutions.
"We'll sleep in our sleeping bags as a last resort," John said, "since all the motels are full."
as a matter of fact
Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said.
Often used as an interjection.
Often used as an interjection.
Do you think this costs too much? As a matter of fact, I think it is rather cheap.
Hans thinks he knows English well but, as a matter of fact, he speaks very poorly.
It's not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii.
as a rule
Generally; customarily.
As a rule, the boss arrives at the office about 10 A.M.
as an aside
Said as a remark in a low tone of voice; used in theaters where the actor turns toward the audience as if to think out loud.
During the concert Tim said to his wife as an aside, "The conductor has no idea how to conduct Beethoven."
as best one can
As well as you can; by whatever means are available; in the best way you can.
George's foot hurt, but he played the game as best he could.
The car broke down in the middle of the night, and he had to get home as best he could.
The girl's mother was sick, so the girl got dinner as best she could.
as black as one's hat
Быть абсолютно черным - черный как смоль, чернее черного.
This kitten is as black as his hat.
Этот котенок чернее черного.
as cocky as the king of spades
дословно: такой же дерзкий, как и король пик
Хвастливый, чересчур гордый.
Хвастливый, чересчур гордый.
My friend is as cocky as the king of spades. He thinks that he can do anything.
Мой друг слишком высокого мнения о себе. Он думает, что может все.