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31-Against one's will (رضا مندی کی خلاف ) (Without one's consent)
The defendant knew he could not be made to testify against his will.

32-Against the clock (بہت جلدی) (In a great hurry, as fast as possible)
With her term paper due on Monday, she was racing against the clock to finish it.

33-Against the grain (قدرتی طبع کے خلاف ) (Opposed to one's inclination or preference):
We followed the new supervisor's advice, though it went against the grain.

34-Ahead of one's time(وقت سے آگے ) (In advance of current ideas, customs, or methods):
His treatment of light showed this painter to be well ahead of his time.

35-Age out of something(عمر گزر گیی) (Age passed which is suitable to get something)
He has aged out of the special student scholarship program.

36-Ahead of the game (اگے ہونا ) (In a position of advantage, especially financially; succeeding or winning)
If we can sell 2,000 units of this product by next month, we'll be well ahead of the game.

37-Air one's grievances (سب کے سامنے شکایات شکایات کرنا ) (Complain publicly)
Jane was afraid to complain at work but freely aired her grievances at
home.

38-Albatross around one's neck (گلے کا توک) (A heavy burden of guilt that becomes an obstacle to success):
The failed real estate scheme
became an albatross around her neck, for now she could not interest other investors in a new project.

39-Alive with (بھرا ہوا ) (Teeming with, full of)
After the annual stocking, the pond was alive with trout.

40-Alive and kicking/well (ٹھیک ہونا ) ( to continue to be well, healthy or successful.):
Don't worry about your grandfather; he is alive and kicking.
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