always there, always there when needed, reliable, dependable; long-serving; loyal, faithful

plural of poule au pot

(informal, transitive) to be ready and waiting for (someone), to wait to trip (someone) up, to wait for a chance to catch (someone) out

(equestrianism) at full gallop / (figuratively) at full tilt, at full pelt, at top speed

plural of travail au noir

bearer bond, bearer share

(informal) pedal to the metal, at full throttle, hell-for-leather (at full speed)

over the odds, too much

Alternative form of au complet

place in the sun