O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[open up] {v.}
1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal.
The story of Helen Keller's life opened up a whole new world to Mary.
Einstein's theories opened up a whole new area for study.
2. To make available; present an opportunity; […]
[open-door policy] {n. phr.}
A policy that states that newcomers are welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question.
During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-door policy regarding immigration.
[open-minded] {adj.}
Having no dogmatic or biased views on matters of theory, religion, politics, etc.
Fred is easy to talk to about anything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person.
[openhanded] {adj.}
Generous; liberal.
Although not wealthy himself, Bob was always very openhanded with those who needed help.
[opposite number] {n. phr.}
A person occupying the same position as someone in a different group, organization, or country.
The opposite number of the President of the United States in Germany is the Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
[opposite sex] {n. phr.}
The sex different from the one being discussed or mentioned.
Fred came out and said he was gay, having never had any interest in the opposite sex.
[optional origin] {n.}
Stipulation in international commodities contract whereby the seller may ship from either his foreign or his domestic resources.
Be sure to enter that in the books as an optional origin order.
[or other] {adv.}
- Used to emphasize indefinite words or phrases beginning with "some" (as "someone", "something", "somewhere", "somehow", "sometime").
Somehow or other, Linda managed to get to the show on time.
* /I'll think of something or […]