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as the crow flies
By the most direct way; along a straight line between two places.
It is seven miles to the next town as the crow flies, but it is ten miles by the road, which goes around the mountain.
as the story goes
As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor.
As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him.
as to
In connection with; about; regarding.
As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination.
There is no doubt as to her intelligence, she's the smartest one in the class.
There is no doubt as to his honesty.
According to; following; going by.
They sorted the eggs as to size and color.
as useful as a chocolate teapot
чт-то бесполезное
When there are no roads, a car is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Когда нет дорог, от машины никакой пользы.
as usual
In the usual way; as you usually do or as it usually does; as is the general case; as is typical.
As usual, Dora received first prize in the swimming contest. It's the third consecutive year that she has won.
As usual, Tommy forgot to make his bed before he went out to play.
George is late for class as usual. This seems to happen every day.
Only a week after the fire in the store, it was doing business as usual.
as well as
In addition to; and also; besides.
He was my friend as well as my doctor.
Hiking is good exercise as well as fun.
The book tells about the author's life as well as about his writings.
as well
In addition; also, too; besides.
The book tells about Mark Twain's writings and about his life as well.
Tom is captain of the football team and is on the baseball team as well.
Without loss and possibly with gain.
After the dog ran away, Father thought he might as well sell the dog house.
It's just as well you didn't come yesterday, because we were away.
Since he can't win the race, he may as well quit.
as wise as an owl
дословно: мудрый, как сова
Об умном, имеющим большой жизненный опыт человеке, как правило пожилом.
Об умном, имеющим большой жизненный опыт человеке, как правило пожилом.
My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
Мой дедушка мудр, как сова и он, кажется, знает абсолютно все.