Idioms beginning with O
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Meaning: Fleeing from law enforcement or avoiding capture by authorities.
Example: The thief is on the run after escaping from jail. Read more ➺
Meaning: No longer at the peak of one's abilities or effectiveness.
Example: After turning fifty, Mark started joking that he was over the hill and needed a walking stick. Read more ➺
Meaning: Fabricated entirely; without any basis in fact. This definition indicates that something is completely made up, with no grounding in reality.
Example: The entire story he told about meeting a famous celebrity was made out of whole cloth to impress his friends. Read more ➺
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 ➺
