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Base language: EN
Letter: o
Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)Man/woman of his/her word
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Oat opera
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oat opera (plural oat operas)
1. (idiomatic) A, film, or novel depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.
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oat opera (plural oat operas)
1. (idiomatic) A, film, or novel depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.
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Object lesson
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object lesson (plural object lessons)
1. a lesson taught (especially to young children) using a familiar or unusual object as a focus
2. an example that typifies a principle
3. a punishment intended as a deterrent to others
4. (idiomatic) Anything used as an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behav
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object lesson (plural object lessons)
1. a lesson taught (especially to young children) using a familiar or unusual object as a focus
2. an example that typifies a principle
3. a punishment intended as a deterrent to others
4. (idiomatic) Anything used as an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behav
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Occupy oneself
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occupy oneself (third-person singular simple present occupies oneself, present participle occupying oneself, simple past occupies oneself, past participle occupied oneself)
1. (idiomatic) To keep busy by doing something
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occupy oneself (third-person singular simple present occupies oneself, present participle occupying oneself, simple past occupies oneself, past participle occupied oneself)
1. (idiomatic) To keep busy by doing something
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Odd and curious
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odd and curious (comparative more odd and curious, superlative most odd and curious)
1. (idiomatic, UK) On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.
? For the odd and curious of us, to fly like a bird is a not an easy thing.
? The odd and curious is born good and pure. The society corrupts.
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odd and curious (comparative more odd and curious, superlative most odd and curious)
1. (idiomatic, UK) On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.
? For the odd and curious of us, to fly like a bird is a not an easy thing.
? The odd and curious is born good and pure. The society corrupts.
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Odd duck
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odd duck (plural odd ducks)
1. (idiomatic) An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
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odd duck (plural odd ducks)
1. (idiomatic) An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
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Odd one out
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odd one out (plural odd ones out)
1. (idiomatic) Something or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.
2. (idiomatic) A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.
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odd one out (plural odd ones out)
1. (idiomatic) Something or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.
2. (idiomatic) A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.
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Odds and ends
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Odds and ends are small articles, or bits and pieces of all sorts, usually of little value.
odds and ends (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) Miscellaneous things.
? The garage was filled with a random assortment of odds and ends.
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I keep my odds and ends in this drawer.
Odds and ends are small articles, or bits and pieces of all sorts, usually of little value.
odds and ends (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) Miscellaneous things.
? The garage was filled with a random assortment of odds and ends.
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I keep my odds and ends in this drawer.
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Odds and sods
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odds and sods (plural only)
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) Miscellaneous items.
2. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) Ordinary people who lack distinction.
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odds and sods (plural only)
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) Miscellaneous items.
2. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) Ordinary people who lack distinction.
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Of a
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of a
1. (dated, idiomatic) on every (followed by a noun indicating a certain time)
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of a
1. (dated, idiomatic) on every (followed by a noun indicating a certain time)
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Of a kind
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of a kind
1. (idiomatic) Of the same type or character.
? All floor traders are of a kind and most burn out by their late thirties.
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of a kind
1. (idiomatic) Of the same type or character.
? All floor traders are of a kind and most burn out by their late thirties.
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Of a piece
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of a piece
1. Used other than as an idiom: see of, a, piece.
2. (idiomatic) Of the same kind.
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of a piece
1. Used other than as an idiom: see of, a, piece.
2. (idiomatic) Of the same kind.
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Of all people
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of all people
1. (idiomatic) Especially; more than other people
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of all people
1. (idiomatic) Especially; more than other people
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Of all things
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of all things
1. (idiomatic) Especially; more than other things.
2. (idiomatic, often used as a sentence adverb) Surprisingly.
? He reached into his pocket and pulled out, of all things, a ice cream cone.
? Well, of all things! Who would have expected him to propose to her on stage?
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of all things
1. (idiomatic) Especially; more than other things.
2. (idiomatic, often used as a sentence adverb) Surprisingly.
? He reached into his pocket and pulled out, of all things, a ice cream cone.
? Well, of all things! Who would have expected him to propose to her on stage?
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Of an
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of an (or of a before consonant sounds. See an for further information.)
1. (chiefly obsolete) Having the same.
? The two main players were roughly of an age.
2. (idiomatic, dialectal) Indicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.
? Of an evening, I like to play chess. i.e., On some evenings, I like to play ches
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of an (or of a before consonant sounds. See an for further information.)
1. (chiefly obsolete) Having the same.
? The two main players were roughly of an age.
2. (idiomatic, dialectal) Indicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.
? Of an evening, I like to play chess. i.e., On some evenings, I like to play ches
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Of choice
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of choice
1. (idiomatic) preferred above others.
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of choice
1. (idiomatic) preferred above others.
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Of course
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of course (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
? Of course I'll go with you.
2. (idiomatic) Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
? Of course, there will be a few problems along the way.
3. (idiomatic) Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
? Of co
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of course (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
? Of course I'll go with you.
2. (idiomatic) Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
? Of course, there will be a few problems along the way.
3. (idiomatic) Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
? Of co
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Of late
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of late
1. (idiomatic) In the recent past; recently; lately.
? I have not visited them of late, but I hear they are doing well.
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of late
1. (idiomatic) In the recent past; recently; lately.
? I have not visited them of late, but I hear they are doing well.
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Of one mind
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of one mind (not generally comparable, comparative more of one mind, superlative most of one mind)
1. (idiomatic, of two or more people) Having the same viewpoint, opinion, or attitude; in agreement.
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of one mind (not generally comparable, comparative more of one mind, superlative most of one mind)
1. (idiomatic, of two or more people) Having the same viewpoint, opinion, or attitude; in agreement.
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Of sorts
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of sorts
1. (idiomatic) Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
? He wrote a polite retraction, as an apology of sorts for his harsh words.
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of sorts
1. (idiomatic) Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
? He wrote a polite retraction, as an apology of sorts for his harsh words.
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Of that ilk
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of that ilk
1. Used other than as an idiom. Of that kind; of the same kind of person or thing as the one just mentioned.
2. (Scotland) Having a name that is the same as the place where one lives.
? Johnstone of that ilk = Johnstone from Johnstone
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of that ilk
1. Used other than as an idiom. Of that kind; of the same kind of person or thing as the one just mentioned.
2. (Scotland) Having a name that is the same as the place where one lives.
? Johnstone of that ilk = Johnstone from Johnstone
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Of the first water
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Something that is of the first water is of the finest or most exceptional quality (like being compared to a diamond).
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The violinist gave a performance that was of the first water.
Something that is of the first water is of the finest or most exceptional quality (like being compared to a diamond).
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The violinist gave a performance that was of the first water.
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Of the same stripe
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of the same stripe
1. (idiomatic) Of the same kind; having the same opinion or viewpoint.
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of the same stripe
1. (idiomatic) Of the same kind; having the same opinion or viewpoint.
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Of the cuff
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If you speak off the cuff, you say something without any previous thought or preparation.
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He handles off-the-cuff interviews very well.
If you speak off the cuff, you say something without any previous thought or preparation.
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He handles off-the-cuff interviews very well.
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Of two minds
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of two minds
1. (idiomatic) Undecided or unsure; equivocating; conflicted in one's opinions.
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of two minds
1. (idiomatic) Undecided or unsure; equivocating; conflicted in one's opinions.
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Off and on
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off and on
1. (idiomatic) Intermittently.
? With so much worry, I only slept off and on last night.
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off and on
1. (idiomatic) Intermittently.
? With so much worry, I only slept off and on last night.
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Off balance
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off balance (not comparable)
1. Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
2. (idiomatic, of a person) surprised; perplexed
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off balance (not comparable)
1. Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
2. (idiomatic, of a person) surprised; perplexed
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Off board
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off board
1. (idiomatic) Not on or in a means of transportation.
2. (idiomatic) Not participating.
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off board
1. (idiomatic) Not on or in a means of transportation.
2. (idiomatic) Not participating.
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Off chance
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off chance (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A condition of not being likely or probable.
? He submitted a job application on the off chance that nobody better would.
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off chance (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A condition of not being likely or probable.
? He submitted a job application on the off chance that nobody better would.
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Off like a bride's nightie
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off like a bride's nightie (not comparable)
1. (Australia, slang, simile) Making a rapid departure; away. [From 1960.]
? Just before it was to be his shout, he was off like a bride?s nightie.
(a) (Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely.
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off like a bride's nightie (not comparable)
1. (Australia, slang, simile) Making a rapid departure; away. [From 1960.]
? Just before it was to be his shout, he was off like a bride?s nightie.
(a) (Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely.
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Off like a prom dress
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off like a prom dress
1. (idiomatic, slang, US, Canada) Making a start, or departing, very rapidly.
? When we heard the police car pull up, we were off like a prom dress.
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off like a prom dress
1. (idiomatic, slang, US, Canada) Making a start, or departing, very rapidly.
? When we heard the police car pull up, we were off like a prom dress.
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Off one's dot
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off one's dot
1. (idiomatic, UK, colloquial, humorous) Mad; insane.
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off one's dot
1. (idiomatic, UK, colloquial, humorous) Mad; insane.
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Off one's feed
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off one's feed
1. (of an animal) Not eating normally.
2. (idiomatic, of a person) Rather unwell, especially with a reduced or altered appetite; somewhat disoriented or disconcerted.
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off one's feed
1. (of an animal) Not eating normally.
2. (idiomatic, of a person) Rather unwell, especially with a reduced or altered appetite; somewhat disoriented or disconcerted.
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Off one's game
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off one's game (not comparable)
1. (sports, of a competitor) Playing or competing below one's usual level of performance.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
off one's game (not comparable)
1. (sports) In or
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off one's game (not comparable)
1. (sports, of a competitor) Playing or competing below one's usual level of performance.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
off one's game (not comparable)
1. (sports) In or
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Off one's meds
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off one's meds
1. Used other than as an idiom: see off, meds.
? The outpatient went off his meds and got arrested.
2. Out of control.
? Is he off his meds or something? He's acting crazy.
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off one's meds
1. Used other than as an idiom: see off, meds.
? The outpatient went off his meds and got arrested.
2. Out of control.
? Is he off his meds or something? He's acting crazy.
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Off one's nut
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off one's nut (not comparable)
1. (chiefly UK, dated in US, idiomatic) Insane, crazy.
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off one's nut (not comparable)
1. (chiefly UK, dated in US, idiomatic) Insane, crazy.
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Off one's own bat
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off one's own bat (comparative more off one's own bat, superlative most off one's own bat)
1. (idiomatic) At one's own instigation.
? My boss didn't tell me to reorganize the filing system, I did it off my own bat.
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off one's own bat (comparative more off one's own bat, superlative most off one's own bat)
1. (idiomatic) At one's own instigation.
? My boss didn't tell me to reorganize the filing system, I did it off my own bat.
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Off one's rocker
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off one's rocker (comparative more off one's rocker or further off one's rocker, superlative most off one's rocker or furthest off one's rocker)
1. (idiomatic) Crazy; insane.
? He's off his rocker if he thinks he can tackle the whole thing alone.
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off one's rocker (comparative more off one's rocker or further off one's rocker, superlative most off one's rocker or furthest off one's rocker)
1. (idiomatic) Crazy; insane.
? He's off his rocker if he thinks he can tackle the whole thing alone.
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Off one's tits
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off one's tits (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, slang) Heavily intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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off one's tits (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, slang) Heavily intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Off one's trolley
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off one’s trolley (not comparable)
1. (informal, humorous, idiomatic) Having gone mad; insane.
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off one’s trolley (not comparable)
1. (informal, humorous, idiomatic) Having gone mad; insane.
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Off pat
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off pat (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, UK) Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood.
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off pat (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, UK) Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood.
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Off the back foot
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off the back foot
1. (idiomatic) From a defensive position.
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off the back foot
1. (idiomatic) From a defensive position.
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Off the bat
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off the bat
1. (idiomatic) From the start; immediately; right away.
? Right off the bat, I can see that you need to save your work more often.
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off the bat
1. (idiomatic) From the start; immediately; right away.
? Right off the bat, I can see that you need to save your work more often.
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Off the beaten path
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off the beaten path
1. (idiomatic) In a secluded location; in a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
off the beaten path
1. (idiomatic) To a secluded location; to a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
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off the beaten path
1. (idiomatic) In a secluded location; in a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
off the beaten path
1. (idiomatic) To a secluded location; to a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
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Off the beaten track
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off the beaten track
1. (idiomatic) In a place or places not commonly visited.
off the beaten track
1. (idiomatic) To a place or places not commonly visited.
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off the beaten track
1. (idiomatic) In a place or places not commonly visited.
off the beaten track
1. (idiomatic) To a place or places not commonly visited.
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Off the chain
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off the chain
1. (idiomatic) Free from work or direct supervision. In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line.
2. (African American Vernacular) Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild. By analogy to a frenetic dog when unleashed.
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off the chain
1. (idiomatic) Free from work or direct supervision. In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line.
2. (African American Vernacular) Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild. By analogy to a frenetic dog when unleashed.
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Off the deep end
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off the deep end
1. (idiomatic) Crazy, erratic, or irrational.
? It used to be a funny comic, but lately it has gone off the deep end.
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off the deep end
1. (idiomatic) Crazy, erratic, or irrational.
? It used to be a funny comic, but lately it has gone off the deep end.
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Off the grid
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off the grid
1. (of a home, business, or the occupants thereof) Not using electricity from the public electrical supply system.
2. Not connected to a publicly available communication system, such as the world-wide web or a mobile telephone network.
3. (idiomatic) Isolated; in a remote location; in seclusion; not participating in some official process or system.
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off the grid
1. (of a home, business, or the occupants thereof) Not using electricity from the public electrical supply system.
2. Not connected to a publicly available communication system, such as the world-wide web or a mobile telephone network.
3. (idiomatic) Isolated; in a remote location; in seclusion; not participating in some official process or system.
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Off the hook
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off the hook (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
? When the boss assigned the project to Tom, the rest of us were relieved to be off the hook.
? Without any evidence, the police had to let the suspect off the hook.
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off the hook (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
? When the boss assigned the project to Tom, the rest of us were relieved to be off the hook.
? Without any evidence, the police had to let the suspect off the hook.
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Off the mark
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off the mark
1. (idiomatic) Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
? His answers are consistently off the mark. None of them quite make sense.
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off the mark
1. (idiomatic) Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
? His answers are consistently off the mark. None of them quite make sense.
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