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Base language: EN
Letter: o
Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)Out of sight
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out of sight (not comparable)
1. (literally) Not accessible to view.
? The notice was out of sight behind the door.
? Jack's really mad at you. You'd better stay out of sight for a few days.
2. (idiomatic, of a goal, aspiration, etc) Not yet attainable.
? With the company merger out of sight, the bankruptcy will proceed.
3. (idiomatic, co
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out of sight (not comparable)
1. (literally) Not accessible to view.
? The notice was out of sight behind the door.
? Jack's really mad at you. You'd better stay out of sight for a few days.
2. (idiomatic, of a goal, aspiration, etc) Not yet attainable.
? With the company merger out of sight, the bankruptcy will proceed.
3. (idiomatic, co
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Out of sight, out of mind
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Ochii care nu se vad, se uita
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Out of sorts
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If someone is out of sorts, they are upset and irritable or not feeling well.
out of sorts (comparative more out of sorts, superlative most out of sorts)
1. (idiomatic) Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
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The baby is out of sorts today. Perhaps he's cutting a tooth.
If someone is out of sorts, they are upset and irritable or not feeling well.
out of sorts (comparative more out of sorts, superlative most out of sorts)
1. (idiomatic) Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
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The baby is out of sorts today. Perhaps he's cutting a tooth.
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Out of stock
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out of stock (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Temporarily unavailable for sale.
? Sorry, there's been a run on gribbets and we're out of stock.
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out of stock (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Temporarily unavailable for sale.
? Sorry, there's been a run on gribbets and we're out of stock.
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Out of sync
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If two movements or actions are out of sync, they are not coordinated and are not taking place at the same time or at the same speed.
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The traffic lights are out of sync and causing a lot of confusion.
If two movements or actions are out of sync, they are not coordinated and are not taking place at the same time or at the same speed.
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The traffic lights are out of sync and causing a lot of confusion.
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Out of the blue
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If something happens out of the blue, it happens very unexpectedly.
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I had nearly given up hope when out of the blue I was offered a job.
If something happens out of the blue, it happens very unexpectedly.
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I had nearly given up hope when out of the blue I was offered a job.
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Out of the box
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out of the box
1. Used other than as an idiom: See out of, the, box.
2. (idiomatic, of a product) Immediate(ly), without intervention from the customer.
? This software has to work out of the box, without any fancy installation.
3. (idiomatic) Outside the box; unconventional(ly): outside the limits of conventional thinking.
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out of the box
1. Used other than as an idiom: See out of, the, box.
2. (idiomatic, of a product) Immediate(ly), without intervention from the customer.
? This software has to work out of the box, without any fancy installation.
3. (idiomatic) Outside the box; unconventional(ly): outside the limits of conventional thinking.
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Out of the chute
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out of the chute (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) At the start, immediately.
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out of the chute (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) At the start, immediately.
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Out of the frying pan and into the fire
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Out of the frying pan, into the fire
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out of the frying pan, into the fire
1. (idiomatic) From an already bad situation to a worse one.
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out of the frying pan, into the fire
1. (idiomatic) From an already bad situation to a worse one.
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Out of the loop
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out of the loop
1. (idiomatic) Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion.
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out of the loop
1. (idiomatic) Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion.
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Out of the ordinary
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out of the ordinary (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative).
? The food was expensive, and nothing out of the ordinary.
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out of the ordinary (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative).
? The food was expensive, and nothing out of the ordinary.
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Out of the picture
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To say that a person or group is out of the picture means that they have been eliminated in a contest or tournament.
out of the picture (comparative more out of the picture, superlative most out of the picture)
1. (idiomatic) Not included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.
2. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Dead.
3. (idiomatic, dated) Not suiting or attuned to the situation; in
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We were beaten in the semi-finals, so that's us out of the picture!
To say that a person or group is out of the picture means that they have been eliminated in a contest or tournament.
out of the picture (comparative more out of the picture, superlative most out of the picture)
1. (idiomatic) Not included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.
2. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Dead.
3. (idiomatic, dated) Not suiting or attuned to the situation; in
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We were beaten in the semi-finals, so that's us out of the picture!
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Out of the question
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Something which is out of the question is impossible and is therefore not worth discussing.
out of the question (comparative more out of the question, superlative most out of the question)
1. (idiomatic) impossible to even contemplate
? Redesigning the database at this stage is out of the question.
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Buying a new car is out of the question - we simply can't afford it.
Something which is out of the question is impossible and is therefore not worth discussing.
out of the question (comparative more out of the question, superlative most out of the question)
1. (idiomatic) impossible to even contemplate
? Redesigning the database at this stage is out of the question.
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Buying a new car is out of the question - we simply can't afford it.
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Out of the running
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out of the running (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) No longer in competition.
? When it was revealed he shielded a friend from prosecution when he was the district attorney, he was out of the running for a judicial appointment.
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out of the running (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) No longer in competition.
? When it was revealed he shielded a friend from prosecution when he was the district attorney, he was out of the running for a judicial appointment.
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Out of the way
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out-of-the-way (comparative more out of the way, superlative most out of the way)
1. Remote or secluded.
? I know this out-of-the-way hotel where we could stay.
2. Unusual or out of the ordinary.
3. Improper or offensive.
4. (idiomatic) Not obstructing or hindering; not in the way.
? Please move your
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out-of-the-way (comparative more out of the way, superlative most out of the way)
1. Remote or secluded.
? I know this out-of-the-way hotel where we could stay.
2. Unusual or out of the ordinary.
3. Improper or offensive.
4. (idiomatic) Not obstructing or hindering; not in the way.
? Please move your
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Out of the woods
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out of the woods
1. (idiomatic) Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness.
? The patient is feeling a little better, but she's not out of the woods yet.
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out of the woods
1. (idiomatic) Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness.
? The patient is feeling a little better, but she's not out of the woods yet.
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Out of the frying paninto the fire
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This expression means to go from one difficult situation to another one which is usually even worse.
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The flight was delayed because of snow. When the plane eventually took off, it had to turn back because of engine trouble - out of the frying pan into the fire!
This expression means to go from one difficult situation to another one which is usually even worse.
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The flight was delayed because of snow. When the plane eventually took off, it had to turn back because of engine trouble - out of the frying pan into the fire!
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Out of thin air
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out of thin air (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) from non-existent, unknown or hidden resources
? They don't seem to want to work to earn a living. They think they can make money out of thin air.
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out of thin air (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) from non-existent, unknown or hidden resources
? They don't seem to want to work to earn a living. They think they can make money out of thin air.
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Out of this world
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out of this world
1. (idiomatic) Of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous.
? You must try the chef's special, it's just out of this world.
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out of this world
1. (idiomatic) Of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous.
? You must try the chef's special, it's just out of this world.
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Out of touch
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If you are out of touch, you no longer communicate with someone, or you are unaware of recent developments.
out of touch (comparative more out of touch, superlative most out of touch)
1. (idiomatic) No longer maintaining contact or communications.
? I had been out of touch with my old friend for a long time when she called.
2. (idiomatic) no longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, world; not aware or realisti
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I've been out of touch with Jenny since we left college.
If you are out of touch, you no longer communicate with someone, or you are unaware of recent developments.
out of touch (comparative more out of touch, superlative most out of touch)
1. (idiomatic) No longer maintaining contact or communications.
? I had been out of touch with my old friend for a long time when she called.
2. (idiomatic) no longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, world; not aware or realisti
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I've been out of touch with Jenny since we left college.
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Out of wedlock
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out of wedlock (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) of parents not legally married
? Some children were born out of wedlock.
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out of wedlock (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) of parents not legally married
? Some children were born out of wedlock.
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Out of whack
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If something is out of whack, it is not working properly or is not in good order.
out of whack (comparative more out of whack, superlative most out of whack)
1. (idiomatic) Wrong, broken; specifically:
(a) Not in proper balance; unbalanced.
? our priorities have gotten out of whack
(b) Not in proper alignment.
? the floor is so out of whack that the door hits it when opened
(c) Not
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The dishwasher is making a funny noise. Something must be out of whack.
If something is out of whack, it is not working properly or is not in good order.
out of whack (comparative more out of whack, superlative most out of whack)
1. (idiomatic) Wrong, broken; specifically:
(a) Not in proper balance; unbalanced.
? our priorities have gotten out of whack
(b) Not in proper alignment.
? the floor is so out of whack that the door hits it when opened
(c) Not
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The dishwasher is making a funny noise. Something must be out of whack.
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Out of work
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out of work
1. (idiomatic) unemployed, or having nothing to do
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out of work
1. (idiomatic) unemployed, or having nothing to do
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Out of your depth
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If you are out of your depth, you are unable to understand a subject or deal with a situation because it is too difficult for you.
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The level of the class was too high for me, so very quickly I felt out of my depth.
If you are out of your depth, you are unable to understand a subject or deal with a situation because it is too difficult for you.
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The level of the class was too high for me, so very quickly I felt out of my depth.
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Out of your own pocket
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If you pay for something out of your own pocket, you cover the cost with your own money.
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Breakfast is included but you must pay for lunch out of your own pocket.
If you pay for something out of your own pocket, you cover the cost with your own money.
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Breakfast is included but you must pay for lunch out of your own pocket.
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Out of your ownpocket
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If you pay for something out of your own pocket, you cover the cost with your own money.
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Breakfast is included but you must pay for lunch out of your own pocket.
If you pay for something out of your own pocket, you cover the cost with your own money.
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Breakfast is included but you must pay for lunch out of your own pocket.
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Out on one's ear
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out on one's ear (comparative more out on one's ear, superlative most out on one's ear)
1. (idiomatic) fired, dismissed or thrown out, especially for some wrongdoing or otherwise with disgrace.
? If you are late one more time, you shall be out on your ear.
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out on one's ear (comparative more out on one's ear, superlative most out on one's ear)
1. (idiomatic) fired, dismissed or thrown out, especially for some wrongdoing or otherwise with disgrace.
? If you are late one more time, you shall be out on your ear.
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Out on one's feet
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out on one's feet
1. (idiomatic) Standing erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Stupefied; dazed; nonfunctional.
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out on one's feet
1. (idiomatic) Standing erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Stupefied; dazed; nonfunctional.
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Out on the tiles
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out on the tiles
1. (idiomatic, UK) Out for a night on the town.
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out on the tiles
1. (idiomatic, UK) Out for a night on the town.
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Out the wazoo
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out the wazoo
1. (vulgar, idiomatic) out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much
? I planted a few seeds and had radishes out the wazoo within a month.
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out the wazoo
1. (vulgar, idiomatic) out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much
? I planted a few seeds and had radishes out the wazoo within a month.
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Out the window
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out the window
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.
2. Gone; departed; disappeared.
out the window
1. (colloquial) Into the class of things obsolete, superseded, or irrelevant.
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out the window
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.
2. Gone; departed; disappeared.
out the window
1. (colloquial) Into the class of things obsolete, superseded, or irrelevant.
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Out there
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out there (comparative more out there, superlative most out there)
1. (idiomatic) Crazy, nutty, loony.
? I like the ideas Melissa came up with but Brad's ideas were just out there.
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out there (comparative more out there, superlative most out there)
1. (idiomatic) Crazy, nutty, loony.
? I like the ideas Melissa came up with but Brad's ideas were just out there.
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Out to lunch
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To say that someone is out to lunch means that they seem to be either unaware of what's going on around them, or unable to understand what is happening.
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He's hopeless as a leader - considererd as 'out to lunch' by the group.
To say that someone is out to lunch means that they seem to be either unaware of what's going on around them, or unable to understand what is happening.
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He's hopeless as a leader - considererd as 'out to lunch' by the group.
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Out-and-out
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out-and-out (not comparable)' (used only before a noun, attributively)
1. (idiomatic) Complete, utter.
? He is an out-and-out idiot.
? out-and-out lie
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out-and-out (not comparable)' (used only before a noun, attributively)
1. (idiomatic) Complete, utter.
? He is an out-and-out idiot.
? out-and-out lie
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Outer core
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outer core (plural outer cores)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see outer, core.
2. (planetology) The hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core.
(a) (geology) The part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.
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outer core (plural outer cores)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see outer, core.
2. (planetology) The hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core.
(a) (geology) The part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.
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Outpope the pope
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outpope the Pope
1. (idiomatic) To try to act as a more authentic member of a group than one who is a genuine member of the group.
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outpope the Pope
1. (idiomatic) To try to act as a more authentic member of a group than one who is a genuine member of the group.
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Outside chance
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outside chance
1. (idiomatic) small chance.
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outside chance
1. (idiomatic) small chance.
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Outside the box
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outside the box
1. (idiomatic) Beyond the bounds of convention.
? The boss wants some new ideas—it's time to think outside the box.
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outside the box
1. (idiomatic) Beyond the bounds of convention.
? The boss wants some new ideas—it's time to think outside the box.
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Outside world
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outside world (plural outside worlds)
1. (idiomatic) The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
2. (philosophy) The world external to the human mind.
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outside world (plural outside worlds)
1. (idiomatic) The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
2. (philosophy) The world external to the human mind.
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Over a barrel
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over a barrel (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, in which one may be controlled or victimized.
To Have Someone Over A Barrel means that somebody is totally at the mercy of third parties and unable to have any influence over the circumstances surrounding them. In medieval Britain it was standard practice to drape a drowning, or drowned, person face down over a large barrel to try and clear their lungs. As the victim was usually unconscious it was obvious they were totally reliant upon third parties and whatever action they took would determine their fate. Not really an ideal situation to be in for many reasons – especially in the Navy.
(Red herrings and white elephants - Albert Jack)
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Over and out
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over and out
1. (idiomatic) Used to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
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over and out
1. (idiomatic) Used to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
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Over and over
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over and over
1. (idiomatic) Repeatedly; again and again; many times.
? The children loved the slide, and they went on it over and over until it got dark outside.
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over and over
1. (idiomatic) Repeatedly; again and again; many times.
? The children loved the slide, and they went on it over and over until it got dark outside.
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Over my dead body!
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This expression is used by someone who absolutely refuses to allow someone to do something.
over my dead body
1. (idiomatic, hyperbolic) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
? Young son: "Can I get a new sports car?"
? Mom: "Over my dead body!"
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"Mum, can I get by nose pierced?" "Over my dead body!"
This expression is used by someone who absolutely refuses to allow someone to do something.
over my dead body
1. (idiomatic, hyperbolic) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
? Young son: "Can I get a new sports car?"
? Mom: "Over my dead body!"
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"Mum, can I get by nose pierced?" "Over my dead body!"
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Over one's head
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over one’s head
1. (idiomatic) More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.
? This is way over my head. Can you explain it more simply?
2. (idiomatic) More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one’s head).
? I’m in over my head on this project. Can you help?
3. (idiomatic, sports) Performing at a level greatly su
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over one’s head
1. (idiomatic) More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.
? This is way over my head. Can you explain it more simply?
2. (idiomatic) More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one’s head).
? I’m in over my head on this project. Can you help?
3. (idiomatic, sports) Performing at a level greatly su
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Over the hill
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If a person is over the hill, they have reached an age when they can no longer perform as well as before.
over the hills and far away (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) far away, not near.
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Gran! You say you're over the hill, but you're a super cook!
If a person is over the hill, they have reached an age when they can no longer perform as well as before.
over the hills and far away (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) far away, not near.
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Gran! You say you're over the hill, but you're a super cook!
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Over the moon
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If you are over the moon, you are absolutely delighted.
over the moon
1. (idiomatic) Delighted, thrilled.
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We were all over the moon when we heard the good news.
If you are over the moon, you are absolutely delighted.
over the moon
1. (idiomatic) Delighted, thrilled.
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We were all over the moon when we heard the good news.
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Over the river and through the woods
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over the river and through the woods (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see over, the, river, and, through, the, woods.
2. (idiomatic, metaphor) Trying to achieve a particular task, often with difficulty.
3. (idiomatic, figuratively) To be lost.
(a) (idiomatic, figuratively) To lose one's mind.
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over the river and through the woods (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see over, the, river, and, through, the, woods.
2. (idiomatic, metaphor) Trying to achieve a particular task, often with difficulty.
3. (idiomatic, figuratively) To be lost.
(a) (idiomatic, figuratively) To lose one's mind.
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Over the top
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over the top (comparative more over the top, superlative most over the top)
1. (idiomatic) Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; outrageous.
? He has always had an independent style, but don't you think purple spiky hair is a bit over the top?
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over the top (comparative more over the top, superlative most over the top)
1. (idiomatic) Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; outrageous.
? He has always had an independent style, but don't you think purple spiky hair is a bit over the top?
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Over the top (ott)
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Something which is over the top is totally excessive or not suitable for the occasion.
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Her dramatic speech was way over the top.
Something which is over the top is totally excessive or not suitable for the occasion.
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Her dramatic speech was way over the top.
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