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Base language: EN
Letter: o
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)Old woman
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old woman (plural old women)
1. (literally) An elderly woman.
2. (informal, derogatory) A person (irrespective of age or sex) who is always complaining about his or her situation.
? Stop being such an old woman and get on with it.
3. (informal) Old mother.
4. (informal, idiomatic) Wife.
5. (informal) Old female partner.
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old woman (plural old women)
1. (literally) An elderly woman.
2. (informal, derogatory) A person (irrespective of age or sex) who is always complaining about his or her situation.
? Stop being such an old woman and get on with it.
3. (informal) Old mother.
4. (informal, idiomatic) Wife.
5. (informal) Old female partner.
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Older adult
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older adult (plural older adults)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see older, adult.
2. (euphemistic) An old person.
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older adult (plural older adults)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see older, adult.
2. (euphemistic) An old person.
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Oldest trick in the book
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A well-known and much-used trick, which is still effective today, is called the oldest trick in the book.
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He made a noise to attract my attention while his accomplice stole my wallet - the oldest trick in the book!
A well-known and much-used trick, which is still effective today, is called the oldest trick in the book.
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He made a noise to attract my attention while his accomplice stole my wallet - the oldest trick in the book!
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Olive branch
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If a person or organization holds out an olive branch to another, they show that they want to end a disagreement and make peace.
olive branch (plural olive branches)
1. Used other than as an idiom: A branch of an olive tree.
2. Such a branch offered as an emblem of peace.
3. Any symbol of peace, or peace offering to an adversary to show good will and in the hope of securing peace.
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The protesters finally accepted the olive branch extended to them.
If a person or organization holds out an olive branch to another, they show that they want to end a disagreement and make peace.
olive branch (plural olive branches)
1. Used other than as an idiom: A branch of an olive tree.
2. Such a branch offered as an emblem of peace.
3. Any symbol of peace, or peace offering to an adversary to show good will and in the hope of securing peace.
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The protesters finally accepted the olive branch extended to them.
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Oll korrect
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oll korrect
1. (idiomatic, dated) All right; okay.
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oll korrect
1. (idiomatic, dated) All right; okay.
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Omega
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omega (plural omegas or omegala)
1. The twenty-fourth letter of the Classical and the Modern Greek alphabet, and the twenty-eighth letter of the Old and the Ancient Greek alphabet, i.e. the last letter of every Greek alphabet. Uppercase version: ?; lowercase: ?.
2. (idiomatic, often capitalized) The end; the final, last or ultimate in a seque
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omega (plural omegas or omegala)
1. The twenty-fourth letter of the Classical and the Modern Greek alphabet, and the twenty-eighth letter of the Old and the Ancient Greek alphabet, i.e. the last letter of every Greek alphabet. Uppercase version: ?; lowercase: ?.
2. (idiomatic, often capitalized) The end; the final, last or ultimate in a seque
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On a full stomach
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on a full stomach
1. (idiomatic) Directly after eating, after a meal.
? You shouldn't swim on a full stomach.
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on a full stomach
1. (idiomatic) Directly after eating, after a meal.
? You shouldn't swim on a full stomach.
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On a kick
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on a kick
1. (idiomatic) Having a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.
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on a kick
1. (idiomatic) Having a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.
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On a losing wicket
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on a losing wicket (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) in a no-win situation.
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on a losing wicket (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) in a no-win situation.
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On a regular basis
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on a regular basis
1. (idiomatic) Regularly; occurring in regular time intervals or patterns.
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on a regular basis
1. (idiomatic) Regularly; occurring in regular time intervals or patterns.
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On a roll
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on a roll
1. (idiomatic) Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.
? He was on a roll with the answers that day and didn't want to stop.
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on a roll
1. (idiomatic) Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.
? He was on a roll with the answers that day and didn't want to stop.
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On a shoestring
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If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with very little money.
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When I was a student I lived on a shoestring.
If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with very little money.
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When I was a student I lived on a shoestring.
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On a shoestring
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If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with very little money.
on a shoestring (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.
? The first year after we bought the house, we lived on a shoestring, but we survived.
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When I was a student I lived on a shoestring.
If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with very little money.
on a shoestring (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.
? The first year after we bought the house, we lived on a shoestring, but we survived.
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When I was a student I lived on a shoestring.
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On a sticky wicket
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If you find yourself on a sticky wicket, you are in a situation that is difficult to deal with.
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They've refused to sign the contract so we're on a sticky wicket now!
If you find yourself on a sticky wicket, you are in a situation that is difficult to deal with.
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They've refused to sign the contract so we're on a sticky wicket now!
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On a whim
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on a whim (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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on a whim (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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On about
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on about
1. (idiomatic) Speaking about, talking of.
? What are you on about?
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on about
1. (idiomatic) Speaking about, talking of.
? What are you on about?
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On account of
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on account of
1. (idiomatic) Because of, due to, owing to.
2. (idiomatic) For the sake of.
3. (regional, idiomatic) Because.
on account of
1. (US, colloquial) On account of the fact that: because, since.
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on account of
1. (idiomatic) Because of, due to, owing to.
2. (idiomatic) For the sake of.
3. (regional, idiomatic) Because.
on account of
1. (US, colloquial) On account of the fact that: because, since.
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On acid
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on acid
1. (idiomatic, informal) Exaggerated, bizarre or unpredictable.
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on acid
1. (idiomatic, informal) Exaggerated, bizarre or unpredictable.
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On air
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on air
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, air.
2. (broadcasting) Transmitting live.
3. Smoothly; gracefully.
4. Happily.
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on air
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, air.
2. (broadcasting) Transmitting live.
3. Smoothly; gracefully.
4. Happily.
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On all fours
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on all fours (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.
2. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") Similar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.
on all fours (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.
2. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") In a manner which is similar
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on all fours (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.
2. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") Similar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.
on all fours (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.
2. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") In a manner which is similar
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On all fours
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If you are on all fours, you are down on your hands and knees.
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When I arrived, he was on all fours playing with his grandchildren.
If you are on all fours, you are down on your hands and knees.
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When I arrived, he was on all fours playing with his grandchildren.
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On an irregular basis
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on an irregular basis
1. (idiomatic) Irregularly, occurring in irregular time intervals or patterns.
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on an irregular basis
1. (idiomatic) Irregularly, occurring in irregular time intervals or patterns.
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On and off
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on and off
1. (idiomatic) Intermittently.
? With so much worry, I only slept on and off last night.
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on and off
1. (idiomatic) Intermittently.
? With so much worry, I only slept on and off last night.
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On and on
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on and on (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) continuously
? The interview dragged on and on, long after I was sure I wouldn't get the job.
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on and on (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) continuously
? The interview dragged on and on, long after I was sure I wouldn't get the job.
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On average
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on average (comparative more on average, superlative most on average)
1. (idiomatic) Usually, typically; as a rule; as often as not.
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on average (comparative more on average, superlative most on average)
1. (idiomatic) Usually, typically; as a rule; as often as not.
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On board
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on board (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On or in a means of transportation.
? Even when I am on board the plane, I can never feel secure that my luggage is, too.
2. (idiomatic) Joining in or participating.
? Is that new teammate properly on board yet?
3. (idiomatic) Agreeing or supporting.
? It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the m
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on board (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) On or in a means of transportation.
? Even when I am on board the plane, I can never feel secure that my luggage is, too.
2. (idiomatic) Joining in or participating.
? Is that new teammate properly on board yet?
3. (idiomatic) Agreeing or supporting.
? It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the m
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On cloud nine
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A person who is on cloud nine is very happy because something wonderful has happened.
on cloud nine (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very happy; blissful.
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When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine.
A person who is on cloud nine is very happy because something wonderful has happened.
on cloud nine (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very happy; blissful.
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When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine.
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On cloud nine
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A person who is on cloud nine is very happy because something wonderful has happened.
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When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine!
A person who is on cloud nine is very happy because something wonderful has happened.
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When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine!
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On course
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on course (comparative more on course, superlative most on course)
1. (idiomatic) Proceeding smoothly as planned.
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on course (comparative more on course, superlative most on course)
1. (idiomatic) Proceeding smoothly as planned.
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On course for
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If you are on course for something, you are likely to achieve it.
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Our team is on course for a victory in the national championship.
If you are on course for something, you are likely to achieve it.
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Our team is on course for a victory in the national championship.
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On demand
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on demand
1. (idiomatic) When needed or required.
? The kitten is being fed on demand
? Our new on-demand software delivery system is cutting edge
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on demand
1. (idiomatic) When needed or required.
? The kitten is being fed on demand
? Our new on-demand software delivery system is cutting edge
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On edge
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on edge (comparative more on edge, superlative most on edge)
1. (idiomatic) Tense, nervous or irritable.
? Waiting to see who had been chosen, we were all on edge.
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on edge (comparative more on edge, superlative most on edge)
1. (idiomatic) Tense, nervous or irritable.
? Waiting to see who had been chosen, we were all on edge.
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On end
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on end
1. (idiomatic) remarkably long; continuously
? These batteries last for hours on end.
2. upright; erect; endways
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on end
1. (idiomatic) remarkably long; continuously
? These batteries last for hours on end.
2. upright; erect; endways
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On fire
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on fire
1. Being burned by fire.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Achieving good results at a rapid rate.
? That striker has scored four goals so far - he's on fire!
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on fire
1. Being burned by fire.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Achieving good results at a rapid rate.
? That striker has scored four goals so far - he's on fire!
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On good terms with
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on good terms with (comparative on better terms with, superlative on the best terms with)
1. (idiomatic) Friendly towards; having good relations with.
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on good terms with (comparative on better terms with, superlative on the best terms with)
1. (idiomatic) Friendly towards; having good relations with.
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On hand
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I something, such as supplies or people, are on hand, they are present or readily available.
wait upon hand and foot
1. (idiomatic, formal) Alternative form of wait on hand and foot.
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Extra pillows and blankets are on hand if needed.
I something, such as supplies or people, are on hand, they are present or readily available.
wait upon hand and foot
1. (idiomatic, formal) Alternative form of wait on hand and foot.
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Extra pillows and blankets are on hand if needed.
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On high
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on high
1. (idiomatic) In the sky or the heavens.
? The Lord our God who dwelleth on high Psalms 63:5
2. (idiomatic) In authority.
? According to those on high there is no global warming.
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on high
1. (idiomatic) In the sky or the heavens.
? The Lord our God who dwelleth on high Psalms 63:5
2. (idiomatic) In authority.
? According to those on high there is no global warming.
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On hold
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on hold (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Delayed; postponed; suspended.
? This project is on hold until we can get more information.
2. Waiting on a telephone call.
? I have been on hold for 45 minutes listening to a recording about how important my call is to them.
3. On reserve; being held for someone.
? I have a book on hold for me at the library.<
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on hold (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Delayed; postponed; suspended.
? This project is on hold until we can get more information.
2. Waiting on a telephone call.
? I have been on hold for 45 minutes listening to a recording about how important my call is to them.
3. On reserve; being held for someone.
? I have a book on hold for me at the library.<
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On ice
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on ice
1. (of an entertainment normally performed on the stage) performed by ice skaters as an ice show
? Cinderella on ice.
2. (idiomatic) not being used, or not to be used e.g.
? put on ice.
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on ice
1. (of an entertainment normally performed on the stage) performed by ice skaters as an ice show
? Cinderella on ice.
2. (idiomatic) not being used, or not to be used e.g.
? put on ice.
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On in years
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on in years (not generally comparable, comparative more on in years, superlative most on in years)
1. (idiomatic, mildly euphemistic) Old; advanced in age.
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on in years (not generally comparable, comparative more on in years, superlative most on in years)
1. (idiomatic, mildly euphemistic) Old; advanced in age.
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On its knees
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When something such as a country or organization is on its knees, or brought to its knees, it is in a very weak situation.
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The civil war brought the country to its knees.
When something such as a country or organization is on its knees, or brought to its knees, it is in a very weak situation.
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The civil war brought the country to its knees.
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On its merits
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on its merits (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
? The proposal should be discussed on its merits.
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on its merits (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
? The proposal should be discussed on its merits.
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On my back foot
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If you are on your back foot, you are at a disadvantage and forced to be defensive of your position.
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Activist investors generally prefer to be on the attack. So it’s odd to see them on the back foot, fighting to preserve an important arrow in their quiver.
If you are on your back foot, you are at a disadvantage and forced to be defensive of your position.
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Activist investors generally prefer to be on the attack. So it’s odd to see them on the back foot, fighting to preserve an important arrow in their quiver.
Pe picior gresit
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(la unele jocuri sportive) nepregatit pentru a para actiunea adversarului sau, in general, pentru a raspunde unei provocari.
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Profesoara l-a prins pe Alex pe picior gresit. L-a ascultat tocmai cand nu-si invatase lectia.
On no account
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on no account (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under no circumstances.
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on no account (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under no circumstances.
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On one's bill
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on one's bill (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, Northern England) Alone, on one's own.
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on one's bill (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, Northern England) Alone, on one's own.
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On one's deathbed
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on one's deathbed (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Close to death.
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on one's deathbed (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Close to death.
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On one's feet
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on one's feet (not comparable)
1. Standing up.
2. (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.
? Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.
3. (idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally etc.
? The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back
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on one's feet (not comparable)
1. Standing up.
2. (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.
? Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.
3. (idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally etc.
? The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back
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On one's hands
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on one's hands
1. (idiomatic) Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.
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on one's hands
1. (idiomatic) Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.
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On one's high horse
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on one's high horse (comparative more on one's high horse, superlative most on one's high horse)
1. (idiomatic) Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
? When she gets on her high horse there is not much to do but go along with it or wait for it to pass.
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on one's high horse (comparative more on one's high horse, superlative most on one's high horse)
1. (idiomatic) Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
? When she gets on her high horse there is not much to do but go along with it or wait for it to pass.
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On one's knees
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on one's knees (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom.
2. (idiomatic) At the mercy of someone.
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on one's knees (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom.
2. (idiomatic) At the mercy of someone.
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