O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[out of (one's) reach] {adv. phr.}
Unreachable; unattainable; unobtainable.
Sam wanted to be a United States senator but he came to realize that such a dream was out of his reach.
[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
1. In the wrong order; not coming after one another in the right way.
Peter wrote the words of the sentence out of order.
Don't get out of order, children. Stay in your places in line.
Contrast: [IN […]
[out of place] (1) {adv. phr.}
Not in the right or usual place or position.
Harry fell and knocked one of his teeth out of place.
The teacher lined up the class and told them not to get out of place.
Compare: [OUT OF ORDER]. Contrast: [IN […]
[out of place] (2) {adj. phr.}
In the wrong place or at the wrong time; not suitable; improper.
Joan was the only girl who wore a formal at the party, and she felt out of place.
It was out of place for Russell to laugh at the old lady.
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[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.}
Expenses one has to pay for oneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such as tips for waiters, cab drivers, etc.
Luckily, my out-of-pocket expenses didn't amount to more than $15.
[out of practice] {adj. phr.}
Not in proper condition; unable to do something well because of lack of practice.
The basketball team got out of practice during the Christmas holidays.
Compare: [OUT OF SHAPE]. Contrast: [IN PRACTICE].
[out of print] {adj. phr.}
No longer obtainable from the publisher because the printed copies have been sold out; no longer printed.
The book is out of print. An edition of one thousand copies was sold and no more copies were printed.
Compare: […]