English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
"Chatbots have become the face of artificial genius."
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
"The new model shows a kind of artificial instinct while driving."
The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.
"The company has invested heavily in artificial intelligence to enhance automation."
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
"The artificial neural network is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain."
Very calm and relaxed.
"Even in stressful situations, she stays as cool as a cucumber."
very easy to do or understand
"For him, solving math problems is as easy as ABC."
As I understand; based on what I know
"As far as I can tell, everything is fine."
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
"As far as I'm concerned, he did a great job."
in very good health
"My grandfather is 80 but still as fit as a fiddle."
completely free; without worries
"After the exams, I felt as free as a bird."
full of energy and not tired
"Even after the hike, she looked as fresh as a daisy."
Very inexperienced or new at something.
"He’s as green as grass in his new job."
feeling completely happy and content
"After a long vacation, he was as happy as a clam."
completely honest and trustworthy
"Everyone knows that Tom is as honest as the day is long."
According to my understanding or opinion
"As I see it, we need to try a different strategy."
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
"As luck would have it, I met my old friend at the airport."
Very old or ancient
"That legend is as old as the hills."
very strong and powerful
"He’s as strong as an ox after years of training."
To be very close friends who share secrets.
"Lisa and Nora are as thick as thieves since childhood."
very stupid or slow-witted
"He’s as thick as two short planks, bless him."
very wise or knowledgeable
"My grandfather is as wise as an owl."
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
"Kids often ask a million questions about everything."
to request information or clarification about something
"He asked about the results of the experiment."
to ask many people the same question
"You should ask around to see if anyone knows a good plumber."
to ask several people for information about something
"He’s been asking around about the new manager."
to request something
"You should ask for help if you can’t finish the task."
to request someone to forgive you
"I will ask for forgiveness for what I did."
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
"He finally had the courage to ask out his coworker for dinner."
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
"He asked her over to say sorry for what happened."
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
"Good researchers always ask the right questions."
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
"You look asleep on your feet after working all day."
at a point where a decision must be made
"After years of travel, she found herself at a crossroads in life."
Very slowly.
"The traffic was moving at a snail’s pace."
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
"After working 80 hours this week, she’s at breaking point."
extremely ill or very close to dying
"He was at death's door after the accident, but he survived."
to be in constant conflict or fighting
"The two brothers were at each other’s throats all day."
feeling relaxed and comfortable
"He felt completely at ease in the quiet garden."
in strong disagreement or conflict
"The two departments have been at loggerheads over the new policy."
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
"His views are at odds with the company policy."
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
"She felt at peace with herself after making the decision."
in a state of confusion or disorder
"After the renovation, the office was at sixes and sevens for weeks."
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
"The fear of failure was always at the back of his mind."
facing a decision or choice
"I’m at the crossroads in my career right now."
at the most advanced position in a field
"The lab is at the cutting edge of medical research."
Immediately; without hesitation.
"He’s ready to help at the drop of a hat."
at the very last moment
"He submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour."
to be completely exhausted or out of patience
"After working all week without rest, I was at the end of my rope."
when everything is considered; ultimately
"At the end of the day, teamwork solved the problem."
to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem
"She’s at the end of her rope trying to manage her work and family together."
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
"After dealing with delays all day, she was at the end of her rope."