O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[open and aboveboard] {adj. phr.}
Honest.
Jacob felt that the firm he was doing business with wasn't entirely open and aboveboard.
[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 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.
[openhanded] {adj.}
Generous; liberal.
Although not wealthy himself, Bob was always very openhanded with those who needed help.
[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.
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[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.