Idioms beginning with O
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Meaning: Someone who is old fashioned. The phrase can directly refer to old fashion too.
Example: Ask that old hat to keep out of my business. She has a lot to correct in her own life first. Read more ➺
Meaning: Excessive; exaggerated; beyond reasonable or acceptable limits.
Example: Her apology was over the top—a billboard for a missed meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely pleased or happy
Example: Judy was over the moon when Tim proposed to her. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely short of money
Example: All the artists in their initial phase of career were on their uppers. They have struggled enough to reach this level of success. Read more ➺
Meaning: exactly on time
Example: We were asked to be there at five on the dot. Read more ➺
Meaning: very near to where somebody lives
Example: The best thing about having a house in this society is that all the popular eating joints are right at our doorstep. Read more ➺
Meaning: in no way, under no circumstances
Example: You will go on a date with my sister over my dead body! Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation beyond one's knowledge or ability
Example: After watching this film, the audience realized that making comedy movies was out of the depth of this director. Read more ➺
Meaning: in an unguarded way
Example: She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies. Read more ➺
