O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Worried; nervous.
Jane's mother was on pins and needles because Jane was very late getting home from school.
Many famous actors are on pins and needles before the curtain opens for a play.
[on purpose] {adv. phr.}
For a reason; because you want to; not accidentally.
Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in the locker on purpose.
The clown fell down on purpose.
[on record] {adj. phr.}
1. An official or recorded statement or fact; said for everyone to know.
We do not know when the famous writer was born, but the date of his death is on record.
* /The two candidates went on television to put their ideas on […]
[on sale] {adj. phr.}
Selling for a special low price.
Tomato soup that is usually sold for sixty cents a can is now on sale for fifty cents.
* /John and Mary couldn't sell all of the lemonade at twenty cents a cup so they have it on sale for ten […]
[on schedule] (1) {adv. phr.}
As planned or expected; at the right time.
The school bus arrived at school on schedule.
The four seasons arrive on schedule each year.
Compare: [ON TIME].
[on schedule] (2) {adj. phr.}
Punctual; as planned.
The new airline claims to have more on schedule arrivals than the competition.