Idioms beginning with O

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on your mark

Meaning: absolutely accurate

Example: Runners, please get ready. On your mark, get set, go! Read more ➺


other half

Meaning: husband, wife, or partner of someone

Example: Next time I come to this restaurant I will bring my other half. Read more ➺


road to recovery

Meaning: the procedure of becoming healthy again

Example: The Grecian Government was supposed to put Europe on the road to recovery from the Economic and financial crisis. Read more ➺


over and above

Meaning: in addition to

Example: Firefighters always go over and above to ensure that people are safe. Read more ➺


over and over again

Meaning: again and again

Example: I have cleaned up this mess over and over again but ever time I come back it is dirty again. Read more ➺


over and out

Meaning: said when someone is finished talking

Example: I have told you that you will not be going to the party. There will be no further discussion. Over and out. Read more ➺


on the mend

Meaning: to improve in health after an illness

Example: After a long illness he is finally on the mend. Read more ➺


of course

Meaning: with absolute certainty

Example: Of course, I will help you to move. That's what friends are for. Read more ➺


on a silver platter

Meaning: to get something without having to work for it

Example: She has never had to work a day in her life. Her parents hand her everything on a silver platter. Read more ➺


on the other hand

Meaning: from a different point of view

Example: It seems like a great building, on the other hand, you are displacing a lot of animals by building it. Read more ➺


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