O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[on all fours] {adv. phr.}
1. On all four legs; on hands and knees.
Fido sat up to "beg" but dropped down on all fours to eat the dog biscuit Sam gave him.
Billy's father got down on all fours and gave the baby a ride.
2. {informal}
On a […]
[on an average] or [on the average] {adv. phr.}
In most cases; usually.
On an average Dan's mother has to ask him three times before he helps with the dishes.
On the average, Mr. Blank trades in his car for a new one every three years.
[on an even keel] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In a well-ordered way or condition; orderly.
When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel.
[on a pedestal] {adv. phr.}
Lovingly honored and cared for.
Mrs. Raymond's children served her breakfast in bed on Mother's Day and later took her out to dinner. She felt on a pedestal.
* /Bill is always waiting on his fiancee and bringing her […]
[on approval] {adv. phr.}
With the understanding that the thing may be refused.
Mr. Grey bought his camera on approval.
The company offered to send a package of stamps on approval.