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Letter: o
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)Over the transom
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over the transom
1. (idiomatic, of a work submitted for publication) Unsolicited.
? All the over-the-transom articles are handled by our interns.
? Only one piece that came in over the transom appears in this issue.
2. (idiomatic, law, government) Meeting a deadline by delivery after the day of the deadline but before opening of business the following busi
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over the transom
1. (idiomatic, of a work submitted for publication) Unsolicited.
? All the over-the-transom articles are handled by our interns.
? Only one piece that came in over the transom appears in this issue.
2. (idiomatic, law, government) Meeting a deadline by delivery after the day of the deadline but before opening of business the following busi
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Over-egg the pudding
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If you try to improve something excessively by adding unnecessary details, you over-egg the pudding.
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Keep your report simple. Don't over-egg the pudding.
If you try to improve something excessively by adding unnecessary details, you over-egg the pudding.
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Keep your report simple. Don't over-egg the pudding.
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Overflow pool
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overflow pool (plural overflow pools)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see overflow, pool.
2. A type of swimming pool or reflecting pool that has at least one edge over which water overflows, creating a dramatic visual effect.
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overflow pool (plural overflow pools)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see overflow, pool.
2. A type of swimming pool or reflecting pool that has at least one edge over which water overflows, creating a dramatic visual effect.
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Overkill
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overkill (uncountable)
1. (literally) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
2. (idiomatic) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
? 24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill.
? Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill?
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overkill (uncountable)
1. (literally) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
2. (idiomatic) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
? 24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill.
? Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill?
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Overplay your hand
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If you overplay your hand, you are overconfident and spoil your chances of success by trying to obtain too much.
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Sam is hoping for a bonus for his good results, but he may be overplaying his hand if he asks for a promotion.
If you overplay your hand, you are overconfident and spoil your chances of success by trying to obtain too much.
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Sam is hoping for a bonus for his good results, but he may be overplaying his hand if he asks for a promotion.
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Overshoot the mark
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If you make a mistake as a result of misjudging something (situation, distance, amount, etc.), you overshoot the mark.
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He overshot the mark by about 20%.
If you make a mistake as a result of misjudging something (situation, distance, amount, etc.), you overshoot the mark.
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He overshot the mark by about 20%.
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Overstep the mark
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If you overstep the mark, you go too far and upset someone by saying something or behaving in a way that is unacceptable.
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Jenny is angry with her son. He overstepped the mark when he called his grandfather an 'old fool'.
If you overstep the mark, you go too far and upset someone by saying something or behaving in a way that is unacceptable.
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Jenny is angry with her son. He overstepped the mark when he called his grandfather an 'old fool'.
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Own up
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own up (third-person singular simple present owns up, present participle owning up, simple past and past participle owned up)
1. (idiomatic) to acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or reponsibility. Often used with to.
? I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat.
? If you own up to breaking the glass, you'll be forgiven.
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own up (third-person singular simple present owns up, present participle owning up, simple past and past participle owned up)
1. (idiomatic) to acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or reponsibility. Often used with to.
? I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat.
? If you own up to breaking the glass, you'll be forgiven.
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Ox is in the ditch
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the ox is in the ditch
1. (idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
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the ox is in the ditch
1. (idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
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