off the chain
Meaning: extremely good and exciting.
Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺
Idioms beginning with O
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one on one
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 ➺
on the drawing board
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 ➺
on the money
Meaning: being right about something.
Example: What he predicted was right on the money. Read more ➺
on the line
Meaning: to be at serious risk.
Example: Put your toes on the line and form up! Read more ➺
off grid
Meaning: disconnected from municipal utility systems.
Example: Tony built an off-grid bunker, complete with non-perishable food, a water purification system, and solar panels. Read more ➺
on the blink
Meaning: to be malfunctioning or not operating correctly.
Example: The computer is on the blink again; I really need to check whether there's a virus causing problems. Read more ➺
on top of the world
Meaning: in a good mood as everything is going well for you
Example: He was on top of the world after he won the World Marathon Championships. Read more ➺
on the cards
Meaning: Something very likely to happen, occur or take place.
Example: A promotion is in the cards for him. Read more ➺
on board
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺
