Idioms beginning with O
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Meaning: Describes an action taken immediately without premeditation or planning, often based on sudden impulse or instinct.
Example: I decided to join the marathon on the spur of the moment, even though I hadn't trained. Read more ➺
Meaning: used as a cultural reference to describe someone who is habitually irritable or unreasonably negative.
Example: Don't be such an Oscar the Grouch; it's a beautiful day outside. Read more ➺
Meaning: no longer in danger or difficulty.
Example: After months of uncertainty, the company is finally out of the woods and back on track. Read more ➺
Meaning: paying for something with one's own personal money rather than being reimbursed by someone else.
Example: She had to cover the medical bills out of pocket because her insurance didn't cover them. (Personal expense) Read more ➺
Meaning: used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or remarkable.
Example: The food at that restaurant is out of this world. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely good and exciting.
Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺
Meaning: describing an instance of direct interaction, conflict, or correspondence between two parties.
Example: We had a one-on-one meeting to discuss the details of the project. Read more ➺
Meaning: in the initial planning or design stage.
Example: The manager raised the second item on his agenda, admitting it was still on the drawing board. Read more ➺
Meaning: being right about something.
Example: What he predicted was right on the money. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be at serious risk.
Example: Put your toes on the line and form up! Read more ➺
