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Idioms beginning with "O"
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[on one's high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
1. Acting as if you are better than others; being very proud and scornful.
Martha was chairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on her high horse, telling everyone what to do.
* /Mrs. […]
[on one's honor] {adj. phr.}
Bound by one's honesty; trusted.
The students were not supervised during the examination. They were on their honor not to cheat.
The house father put the boys on their honor not to smoke in the dormitory.
[on one's knees] {adj. phr.}
1. Pleading; begging very hard.
The boys were on their knees for hours before their parents agreed to their camping plans.
The Jacksons won't contribute to the Red Cross unless you get on your knees.
2. In a very […]
[on one's last legs] {adj. phr.}
Failing; near the end.
The blacksmith's business is on its last legs.
The dog is old and sick. He is on his last legs.
Compare: [ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE], [ON ONE'S KNEES] (2).
[on one's mind] {adv. phr.}
In one's thoughts.
I'm glad you want to talk about this. It's been on my mind for weeks.
What's on your mind?
Compare: [IN MIND].
[on one's own] {adj. phr.}
With no help from others.
It is a happy day when you're allowed to drive a car on your own.
Being on your own may be a frightening experience.
Compare: [GO IT] (2).
[on one's own account] or {informal} [on one's own hook] {adv. phr.}
1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently.
After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account.
2. See: [OF ONE'S OWN […]