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Idioms beginning with "O"
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[out of thin air] {adv. phr.}
Out of nothing or from nowhere.
The teacher scolded Dick because his story was made out of thin air.
* /On the way home from town, Tom saw a house standing on the lot that had been empty that morning; it seemed to […]
[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang}
Wonderfully good or satisfying; terrific; super.
The dress in the store window was out of this world!
Mother was on TV last night. Isn't that out of this world?
[out of touch] {adj. phr.}
Not writing or talking with each other; not getting news anymore.
Fred had got out of touch with people in his hometown.
On his island Robinson Crusoe was out of touch with world news.
Compare: [LOSE TOUCH], [LOSE […]
[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.