O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[out of town] {adv. phr.}
Having left one's usual residence or place of work on a longer trip.
"Mr. Smith is out of town until Monday," the secretary said. "May I take a message?"
[out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. Out of proper musical pitch; too low or high in sound.
The band sounded terrible, because the instruments were out of tune.
2. Not in agreement; in disagreement; not going well together. — Often used with […]
[out of turn] {adv. phr.}
1. Not in regular order; at the wrong time.
John played out of turn.
By taking a day off out of turn, Bob got the schedule mixed up.
2. Too hastily or wrongly; at the wrong time or place; so as to annoy others.
* […]
[out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang}
1. Needing repair; not working right.
Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because he didn't have to mow the lawn.
Syn.: [OUT OF ORDER].
2. Not going together well; not in agreement.
* /The things […]
[out of work] {adv. phr.}
Having no income-producing job; unemployed.
When too many people are out of work, it is a sign that the economy is in a recession.
[out on a limb] {adv. phr.}
With your beliefs and opinions openly stated; in a dangerous position that can't be changed.
The president went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill that many people were against.
* /Grandfather went out on a […]
[out on bail] {adv. phr.}
Released from prison because a security deposit known as "bail" has been put up by an individual or a bail bond broker.
The murder suspect was out on a one million dollar bail awaiting trial.
[out on parole] {adv. phr.}
Released from prison but still under the supervision of the police.
Although Henry is out on parole he must watch his step very carefully. If he commits another burglary he may have to go to jail for a very long time.
[out on the town] {adv. phr.}
Going from one bar or restaurant to the next in order to celebrate an event.
They all went out on the town to celebrate his promotion to vice president.