O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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[on a shoestring] {adv. phr.}
With little money to spend; on a very low budget.
The couple was seeing Europe on a shoestring.
[on account] {adv. phr.}
As part payment of a debt; to lessen the amount owed.
John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month for his bicycle.
[on account of] {prep.}
As a result of; because of.
The picnic was held in the gym on account of the rain.
Compare: [ON ONE'S ACCOUNT], [OF ONE'S OWN ACCORD].
[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.