O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[out on a limb] {adv. phr.}
With your beliefs and opinions openly stated; in a dangerous position that can't be changed.
The president went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill that many people were against.
* /Grandfather went out on a […]
[out on bail] {adv. phr.}
Released from prison because a security deposit known as "bail" has been put up by an individual or a bail bond broker.
The murder suspect was out on a one million dollar bail awaiting trial.
[out on parole] {adv. phr.}
Released from prison but still under the supervision of the police.
Although Henry is out on parole he must watch his step very carefully. If he commits another burglary he may have to go to jail for a very long time.
[out on the town] {adv. phr.}
Going from one bar or restaurant to the next in order to celebrate an event.
They all went out on the town to celebrate his promotion to vice president.
[outside of] {prep.}
1. Not in; outside.
I would not want to meet a lion outside of a zoo.
Contrast: [INSIDE OF].
2. Except for; not including.
Outside of Johnny, all the boys on the basketball team are over six feet tall.
* /Mrs. Cox had […]
[out to lunch] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal}
1. Gone for the midday meal. 2. Inattentive; daydreaming; inefficient; stupid.
Neil Bender is just out to lunch today.
[overall] {adj.}
All inclusive; comprehensive.
What our department needs is an overall revamping of our undergraduate curriculum.
[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In the power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happens to you; in a helpless condition; trapped.
Bill had Tom over a barrel because Tom owed him money.
* /Ralph has […]
[over age] {adj. phr.}
Too old; not young enough; above the legal age.
Grandfather wanted to fight in World War II, but he could not because he was over age.
Contrast: [UNDER AGE].
[over and done with] {adj. phr.}
Finished; completed; forgotten.
Norm and Meg's affair has been over and done with for a long time.