O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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[open and aboveboard] {adj. phr.}
Honest.
Jacob felt that the firm he was doing business with wasn't entirely open and aboveboard.
[open fire] {v. phr.}
To begin shooting.
The big warship turned its guns toward the enemy ship and opened fire.
When the policeman called to the robber to stop, he turned and suddenly opened fire.
[open heart] {n.}
1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness; freedom.
She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for her pupils.
She told her troubles with an open heart.
Compare: [HEART ON ONE'S SLEEVE].
2. Kindness; generosity.
* […]
[open its doors] {v. phr.}
1. To allow someone or something to enter or join; become open.
That college was started for women only, but a few years ago it opened its doors to men.
2. To begin doing business; open.
* /Proffitts Department Store […]
[open letter] {n. phr.}
A public message in the form of a letter addressed to a particular person or to a group.
There was an open letter to the president of the United States in today's morning paper.
[open market] {n. phr.}
Goods or securities available for purchase by all.
The stocks of certain companies are on the open market.
[open marriage] {n. phr.}
An arrangement by mutual agreement between husband and wife whereby they are both allowed to have extramarital affairs.
* /Chances are the open marriage arrangement they had didn't work out too well so they are getting a […]