O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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[of late] {adv. phr.}, {formal}
In the recent past; not long ago; a short time ago; lately; recently.
There have been too many high school dropouts of late.
[of necessity] {adv. phr.}
Because there is no other way; because it must be; necessarily.
Being a professional actor of necessity means working nights and Sundays.
[of old] (1) {adj. phr.}
Of ancient times; of long ago.
Knights of old had to wear armor in battle.
[of old] (2) {adv. phr.}
From earlier experience.
You won't get any money from Freddie. I know him of old.
[of one's life] {adj. phr.}
The best or worst; greatest. — Usually describing a time or effort.
At Disneyland, Tommy had the time of his life.
His race for the presidency was the political fight of his life.
[of one's own accord] or [of one's own free will] {adv. phr.}
Without suggestion or help from anyone else; without being told; voluntarily.
On her mother's birthday, Betsy did the dishes of her own accord.
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