Idioms beginning with O
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Meaning: Something of the highest quality or excellence.
Example: Her honesty is of the first water, admired by everyone around her. Read more ➺
Meaning: An experienced person at a particular task or job.
Example: The chef is an old hand in the kitchen, having worked in top restaurants for over 30 years. Read more ➺
one man’s trash is another man’s treasure
Meaning: Something worthless to one person can be valuable to someone else.
Example: One man's trash is another man's treasure – Sarah sold her old furniture at a yard sale, and the buyers were thrilled to find unique vintage pieces. Read more ➺
Meaning: A former romantic partner or lover from the past.
Example: She ran into an old flame at the class reunion. Read more ➺
Meaning: Having a mutual understanding or shared thoughts.
Example: Sarah and I are on the same wavelength, so working together is effortless. Read more ➺
Meaning: Gradually during a period; something develops or changes slowly over a duration.
Example: Over time, your skills improve if you practise consistently. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to the afterlife or spiritual realm beyond death.
Example: After his grandmother passed, he believed she was at peace on the other side. Read more ➺
Meaning: Miscellaneous items that are not part of a complete set.
Example: I packed up the big stuff, but there are still odds and sods left in the kitchen. Read more ➺
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 ➺
