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Idioms beginning with "O"
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[out of one's head] or [out of one's mind] or [out of one's senses] also [off one's head] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Acting in a crazy way; especially, wildly crazy.
The patient was feverish and out of his head and had to be watched.
* /Her friends […]
[out of one's mouth]
See:
[TAKE THE BREAD OUT OF ONE'S MOUTH],
[TAKE THE WORDS OUT OF ONE'S MOUTH].
[out of one's pocket] {adv. phr.}
Having sustained a financial loss; poorer by a said amount.
The show was so bad that, besides having a lousy time, I was also $35 out of my pocket.
[out of one's shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Out of one's bashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. — Usually used after "come".
John wouldn't come out of his shell and talk to the boys and girls at the party.
* /The other girls tried to […]