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at --- stage of the game
At (some) time during an activity; at (some) point.
At that stage of the game, our team was doing so poorly that we were ready to give up.
At what stage of the game did the man leave?
It's hard to know what will happen at this stage of the game.
at a blow
at a stroke
at one stroke
Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action.
A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the factory closed.
All the prisoners escaped at one stroke.
The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow.
at a loss
In a state of uncertainty; without any idea; puzzled.
A good salesman is never at a loss for words.
When Don missed the last bus, he was at a loss to know what to do.
at a premium
At a high price due to special circumstances.
When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket.
at a set time
At a particular, pre-specified time.
Do we have to eat in this hotel at a set time, or may we come down whenever we want?
at a time
At once; at one time; in one group or unit; together.
He checked them off one at a time as they came in.
He ran up the steps two at a time.
They showed up for class three and four at a time.
at all costs
At any expense of time, effort, or money. Regardless of the results.
Carl is determined to succeed in his new job at all costs.
Mr. Jackson intended to save his son's eyesight at all costs.
at all hazards
With no regard for danger; at any risk; regardless of the chances you must take.
The racer meant to win the 500-mile race at all hazards.